(a)Requests for instructions. At the close of the evidence or at such earlier time as the Court reasonably directs, any party may file written requests that the Court instruct the jury on the law as set forth in the requests. At the same time copies of such requests shall be furnished to all parties. The Court shall inform counsel of its proposed action upon the requests prior to their arguments to the jury. The Court shall instruct the jury after the arguments are completed and such other times, including prior to introduction of evidence, as the Court may desire. Except with special permission of the Court, no party may assign as error any portion of the charge or omission therefrom unless the party objects thereto before or at a time set by the Court immediately after the jury retires to consider its verdict, stating distinctly the matter to which the party objects and the grounds of the party’s objection. Opportunity shall be given to make the objection out of the hearing of the jury.(b)Delivery. All instructions to the jury shall be delivered by the Court orally.
