“motion in limine”

This page presents an official legal definition of “motion in limine” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

A pretrial motion requesting the court to prohibit the other side from presenting, or even referring to, evidence on matters said to be so highly prejudicial that no steps taken by the judge can prevent the jury from being unduly influenced.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms (United States Courts)