Ex Parte Houston County

This petition for writ of mandamus arises from a pending action for injuries received in a one-car accident. The trial court granted plaintiffs' motion in limine precluding any evidence of the speed or reckless operation of plaintiffs' vehicle "at any time other than up and until the immediate time of the accident." The defendant Houston County brings this petition seeking to have this Court direct the trial court to permit the defendant to offer evidence of the speed or reckless operation of the plaintiffs' car prior to the moment of the mishap itself.

Plaintiffs are two minors, Carlos…