What is a motion in limine?

A motion in limine is a motion used in Texas courts (at both the trial and appellate levels) to limit the evidence that can be presented at trial. This motion is usually requested before trial and is used to ask the court to exclude evidence that is prejudicial, unreliable, or inadmissible for any other reason. It can also be used to request the court to limit the scope of certain evidence or the use of certain words at trial. This motion also allows one party to obtain a pretrial ruling on the admissibility of certain evidence. This means that the party making the motion in limine can avoid the risk of costly and potentially damaging cross-examinations during the trial. The motion in limine allows the court to exclude evidence before it reaches the jury and helps keep the trial from getting derailed.

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