Title

Memorandum Opinion Regarding Motions in Limine (Eberling Other Acts, Pastor Sanders, Prior Acquittal and Proceedings, Coroner Inquest, Opinions as to Guilt/Innocence, Roger Marsters)

Authors

Judge Ronald Suster, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas

Document Type

Davis v. State of Ohio, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CV96-312322

Date

2000-02-12

Box Number

43A

Item Number

133

Keywords

opinion, order, motion in limine, Pastor Ernie Sanders, Richard Eberling, 1954 inquest, Roger Marsters, Fray homicide, spoliation, evidentiary rulings, alleged Eberling homicides, evidence of prior acquittal, discovery, Sam's guilt

Abstract

Judge Suster's memorandum opinion detailing the rationale for the court's decisions on:

• plaintiff's motion to exclude testimony of Pastor Ernie Sanders
• state's motion to exclude evidence of other alleged homicides of Richard Eberling
• defendant's motion to exclude evidence of prior acquittal and proceedings
• plaintiff's motion to exclude evidence from coroner's inquest
• defendant's motion to exclude opinion testimony of Samuel Sheppard's guilt or innocence
• plaintiff's motion to exclude testimony of Roger Marsters
• defendant's oral motion for an adverse inference instruction on spoliation
• defendant's motion to exclude exhibits (old numbers) 3, 4, 8, 9, etc.
• defendant's motion to exclude exhibits (old numbers) 5, 7, and 88
• defendant's motion to exclude exhibits (old numbers) 65, 66, 67, etc.
• motion to compel production of Fray homicide file.

Comments

See

Motion to Exclude Testimony of Ernie Sanders

Defendant's Brief in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Exclude Testimony of Pastor Ernie Sanders

State's Motion to Exclude by Counsel, to Testimony Including Plaintiff's Exhibits 212-221 Relating to Prior Acquittal or Conviction of Samuel H. Sheppard in Criminal Proceedings, and Proceedings and Ruling in Habeas Corpus

Plaintiff's Brief in Opposition to State's Motion to Exclude Reference to Prior Judicial Proceedings and for Preliminary Jury Instruction

Motion to Exclude Testimony from 1954 Coroner's Inquest

Defendant's Brief in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Exclude Testimony from 1954 Coroner's Inquest

Defendant's Brief in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Marsters

Motion in Limine to Exclude Plaintiff's Proposed Exhibits (#3, 4, 8...)

Motion in Limine to Exclude Plaintiff's Proposed Exhibits (#5, 7, 100)

Motion in Limine to Exclude Plaintiff's Proposed Exhibits (#65, 66, 67)

Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Production of Documents and Physical Evidence

Recommended Citation

Suster, Judge Ronald, "Memorandum Opinion Regarding Motions in Limine (Eberling Other Acts, Pastor Sanders, Prior Acquittal and Proceedings, Coroner Inquest, Opinions as to Guilt/Innocence, Roger Marsters)" (2000). 1995-2002 Court Filings. 119.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/sheppard_court_filings_2000/119