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Motion in limine is the name commonly given a pretrial motion that attempts to prevent the offer of, or reference to, specific evidence or other matters in the presence of the jury. A motion in limine is designed to require a party offering evidence to approach the bench and inquire into the admissibility of the evidence at issue before introducing that evidence to the jury. The purpose of the motion in limine is to prevent the other party from asking prejudicial questions or introducing prejudicial evidence in front of the jury without first asking the trial court’s permission.

In Florida, a motion in limine is a pretrial request made to the court to prohibit the opposing party from mentioning or presenting certain evidence to the jury that is deemed prejudicial. The purpose of this motion is to ensure that the jury is not exposed to evidence that may unfairly sway their opinion or that is not admissible under the rules of evidence. When a motion in limine is granted, the party wishing to introduce the contested evidence must approach the bench and obtain the court's permission before mentioning it in front of the jury. This process helps maintain the fairness and integrity of the trial by preventing the jury from hearing potentially inadmissible or prejudicial information. The use and handling of motions in limine are governed by Florida's rules of civil procedure and evidence, as well as relevant case law.

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