6 canonical passages across 4 cases, quoted by 27 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Osei v. University of Maryland University College.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osei v. University of Maryland University College Anchor | green | “motions in limine are meant 'to streamline the case for trial and to provide guidance to counsel and the parties regarding evidentiary issues.” | 7 |
| 2 | INSLAW, Inc. v. United States | green | “a court to rule in advance on the admissibility of documentary or testimonial evidence and thus expedite and render efficient a subsequent trial.” | 5 |
| 3 | United States v. Edward Luce, Robert Kolofer, and James Luigs | green | “a ruling on a motion in limine is no more than a preliminary or advisory opinion that falls entirely within the discretion of the district court” | 4 |
| 4 | Adams v. NVR Homes, Inc. | green | “a ruling on a motion in limine is no more than a preliminary or advisory opinion that falls entirely within the discretion of the district court.” | 4 |
| 5 | Adams v. NVR Homes, Inc. | green | “motions in limine are meant 'to streamline the case for trial and to provide guidance to counsel and the parties regarding evidentiary issues.” | 3 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.