Cockfighting Sep 17, 2008
A motion in limine, made before a trial starts, requests that a judge rule whether evidence can be admitted during trial. The County Official told the owner of a cockpit in Naked Creek, the motions says, that he wouldnt shut down cockpits. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Judge Upholds $185 Million Award in Wal-Mart Class Action Sep 4, 2008
Wal-Mart argued that Bernstein improperly denied its motion in limine to preclude the plaintiffs' argument that the evidence that Wal-Mart ceased record-keeping of employee break periods potentially was evidence of an improper action, Bernstein said. But Bernstein rejected that argument, saying the trial evidence showed that Wal-Mart corporate leaders ceased all record-keeping of employees' rest break periods after numerous lawsuits over the missed rest breaks were filed. (Law.com)
Venue change hearing for Javier Cortez starts today Dec 7, 2007
He is not under indictment for murder in this court, and the U.S. is unopposed to Defendant Cortez s Motion in Limine with respect to referring to the quadruple murders in McKinney, the motion read. Defendant Cortez s Motion to Transfer Venue is in direct conflict with his Motion in Limine, to which the U.S. has agreed ... The motion in limine, filed by Bailey Oct. 22, asked the court to prevent prosecutors from discussing any allegations of bad acts or gang affiliation Javier Cortez may have... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
What's next in Rep. Bob Allen case Nov 1, 2007
"THE COURT HEREBY finds that the statement in question IS NOT relevant to the offense of Solicitation For Prostitution. Therefore, Defense Motion In Limine is HEREBY GRANTED.". The judge earlier refused to grant a "motion to dismiss" by Allen's attorneys, who said there was no evidence of a crime. (Florida Today)
Philadelphia Judge Awards Wal-Mart Workers $62M More Oct 4, 2007
The judge noted that Wal-Mart moved in a pre-trial motion in limine to preserve the question of liquidated damages solely to Bernstein's purview. Bernstein also noted that Wal-Mart argued in post-trial motion oral arguments that no class member exists, even going so far as to deny that Dolores Hummel was entitled to recover damages. (Law.com)
More of this story Sep 27, 2007
He withdrew his motion in limine regarding the environmental assessment and regrouped. Meyers and Hempey are thus limited to addressing two arguments: the state constitutionality of the ferry and whether it would be a public nuisance. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Officer, informant testify in Urquiza trial Sep 12, 2007
Before the state opened its case against Urquiza, visiting Judge Bill Bachus ruled on a motion in limine filed by Urquiza s attorney Scott Palmer. Palmer and prosecuting attorney John Schomburger, of the Collin County District Attorney s Office, said Bachus approved part of the motion that forbids either side from discussing the allegation that Urquiza wanted to hire someone to kill Robles, but denied parts of the motion that asks the court to prevent either side from discussing allegations that... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Murder trial begins today Sep 11, 2007
In a motion in limine filed Aug. 31, the state s attorneys believe there may be solicited testimony from witnesses that suggests Blanchard s life was not valuable and may only be used to demean his character. A motion in limine is filed to ask the court to not allow evidence that would prejudice the jury. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Lawyer Hit With $3 Million Award in Dispute Over Nightclub Run-In May 12, 2007
" After a week of deliberation, a jury could not agree on some of the issues in the 28-page jury charge that addressed both Kenyon's assault allegations and Mooty's malicious prosecution claims, says Gray. Kelton declared a mistrial. In the second civil trial, Mooty changed his strategy by filing a motion in limine on April 19 seeking to keep lawyers in the case from mentioning the criminal case involving Mooty. Carlos Cortez, who became judge of the 44th District Court in January after... (Law.com)
