Focus (Forum & Focus)
Aug. 24, 2007
Shifting Evidence
Focus Column - By Joseph M. Barrett - An examination of the standards for restricting a jury's ability to be exposed to certain evidence, for MCLE credit.
By Joseph M. Barrett
To ensure fairness, courts often grant parties' motions to keep the jury from hearing some matters. These are motions in limine, heard outside the presence of the jury. In civil trials, they can be made by both plaintiffs and the defense. Common topics include keeping out evidence of insurance, settlement talks, improper arguments, and reference to evidence that would create confusion, waste t...
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