Perspective
Nov. 6, 2015
What to do when you can't catch a break with in limine rulings
When a judge rules against you on every motion in limine, making a sufficient offer is proof should be your main concern. By Will Jay Pirkey
Will Jay Pirkey
Deputy City Attorney
Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney
200 N Main St # 500
Los Angeles , CA 90012
Phone: (213) 978-8093
Fax: (213) 978-8312
Email: Will.Pirkey@lacity.org
California Western SOL
Will is member of LA-ABOTA.
Sometimes you can't get a break. The judge has ruled against you on every motion in limine, the trial has been bifurcated to pieces, your expert can't testify, etc. Should you try the case and hope for the best, or enter into a stipulated judgment now and appeal immediately? Either way, your primary concern should be your offer of proof.
An offer of proof describes proposed evidence and what it will be used to prove. Speci...
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