Motion in limine

Alright kiddo, have you ever played a game where you want to exclude something that might give your opponent an advantage? That's kind of like what a motion in limine is in court.

In court, a motion in limine is a request made by one party to exclude certain evidence or testimony from being presented during the trial. It's like a request for a rule or boundary that decides what can be shown and what can't.

Just like in a game, sometimes some information can be unfair or not relevant, so lawyers can use a motion in limine to ask the judge to prevent that information from being used as evidence in the trial. This is especially common if the evidence or testimony was obtained illegally, or if it is just plain irrelevant to the case.

This motion is usually filed before the trial begins, so both parties have an idea of what evidence is allowed to be presented. And just like in a game, the judge will likely make a decision based on what's best for the fairness and justice of the trial.

So remember, a motion in limine is like making a rule in a game to prevent unfair or irrelevant information, and it's a way for lawyers to make sure the trial is fair and just.