Cheri W. Heflin v. Stephen Merrill

¶ 29. Because I disagree that the mere identity of a party who participates in a trial is “evidence” subject to exclusion, and because I believe that the trial court in this case erred by excluding the identity of a defendant who participated in the trial, I respectfully dissent.

¶ 30. This appeal stems from a motion in limine filed by Nationwide, requesting that the court exclude “any reference or comment before the venire or jury related to the insurance policy issued by Nationwide Insurance Company made the subject of this matter, and to exclude any evidence of the same.” (Emphasis added.)…