Enyart v. Blacketor

Dissenting Opinion

Staton, P.J.

I dissent. The purpose of the motion in limine has been exceeded by the trial court’s order which granted Blacketor’s motion in limine.1 A fair trial has been denied. A motion in limine should be granted to¡ exclude prejudicial matter which has no bearing on the issues or the rights of the parties. Burrus v. Silhavy (1973), 155 Ind. *229App. 558, 293 N.E.2d 794.2 A twenty-mile an hour speed limit sign near the scene of a collision between a motorist and a twelve year old girl on a bicycle bears on the issue of Blacketor’s negligence when he exceeded the posted speed.…