A motion in limine is a motion used in a civil lawsuit to preclude evidentiary issues or conduct before it is seen or heard by a jury. The Latin term “in limine” means “at the threshold.” Motions in Limine are typically filed just before the commencement of trial. However, motions in limine can be filed after the trial begins. The primary advantage of the "in limine" motion is to avoid trying to undo harm done when jurors have been exposed to damaging evidence, even when later stricken by the court. Motions in limine play a critical role in pretrial and trial strategies.