Home (In limine)
Home  
 
 
Home » Law » In limine


 

In limine

Law In forma pauperisIn loco parentis

In Limine
Latin word meaning " at the threshold " or "at the outset". It is legal term used to pass a motion before the trial begins.

 


In limine
The Latin term "In limine" means, in a UK legal context: "at the outset, on the threshold".
Post this page to: Deli.cio.us Digg Facebook reddit StumbleUpon ...

In limine
Latin: at the beginning or on the threshold. A motion "in limine" is a motion that is tabled by one of the parties at the very beginning of the legal procedures.

In limine - At the outset, on the threshold
In loco parentis - In place of the parent
In omnibus - In every respect ...

in limine
(in lim-in-ay) from Latin for "at the threshold," referring to a motion before a trial begins. A motion to suppress illegally obtained evidence is such a motion.

in limine: Latin for "at the beginning" or "at the threshold," such as a motion in limine at the beginning of trial to ask that certain evidence be excluded.

IN LIMINE. In or at the beginning. This phrase is frequently used; as, the courts are anxious to check crimes in limine.
IN LITEM, ad litem. For a suit; to the suit. Greenl. Ev. 348.

Motion in Limine - A motion made by counsel requesting that information which might be prejudicial not be allowed to be heard in a case.

motion in limineA written motion for a protective order against prejudicial questions and statements.
multiplicity of actionsNumerous and unnecessary attempts to litigate the same issue.

Motion in limine
Motion for order against admission or prejudicial statements or questions.
Motion to mitigate sentence
A motion to reduce the sentence.

Motion in Limine - A motion made outside the presence of a jury requesting that the court not allow certain evidence that might prejudice the jury. Usually heard before trial begins.

Motion In Limine:
A pre-trial motion made by counsel requesting that information that might be prejudicial not be allowed to be heard in a case.
Motion to Dismiss: ...

in limine
(in lim-in-ay) from Latin for "at the threshold," referring to a ...
in loco parentis
prep. (in loh-coh pah-rent-iss) Latin for "instead of a parent" o...

In limine
United States v. The Progressive - a case where two trials were held simultaneously, one in camera and one public
References
^ a b c Eugene Ehrich, "Amo, Amas, Amat and More", p. 151, ISBN 0-06-272017-1.

motion in limine - A written motion which is usually made before or after the beginning of a jury trial for a protective order against prejudicial questions and statements.

motion in limine - A pretrial motion requesting court to prohibit opposing counsel from referring to or offering evidence on matters so highly prejudicial to moving party that curative instructions cannot prevent predispositional effect on jury.

Limine: (See "in limine" in Foreign Words Glossary).
The Legal Dictionary has taken steps to ensure that all legal, law, and court terms contained in our legal dictionary are correct.

Limine - (See in limine in Foreign Words Glossary).
For legal advise regarding Limine, you can contact our legal staff via phone (800) 341-2684 or email myweblawyer@aol.com .
Or, visit MyWebLawyer.com for any help you might need regarding Limine.

Limine - (See "in limine" in Foreign Words Glossary).
Limited Jurisdiction - Refers to courts that are limited in the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear.

The right of either party to challenge his opponent in limine, either where the question between them was purely one of law, or where even the view of the facts taken and alleged by his opponent did not constitute a cause of action or defence, ...

PLEADING - A formal statement, generally written, propounding the case of action or the defense of a legal case. Pleadings may also have specific titles such as "Motion to Suppress," "Motion in Limine" or "Discovery Motion, ...

See also: Limine, Court, Law, Party, Right

Law In forma pauperisIn loco parentis

 
 rssRSS