Title

Motion in Limine to Exclude Expert Testimony Pertaining to Handwriting Analysis

Authors

Terry H. Gilbert, Attorney for Sheppard Estate
George H. Carr, Attorney for Sheppard Estate

Document Type

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

Date

1999-12-09

Box Number

43A

Item Number

49

Keywords

plaintiff's filing, motion in limine, handwriting, book signing, expert witness, handwriting analysis, Ohio Evid.R. 403(A)

Abstract

The Estate of Sam Sheppard’s motion to exclude the handwriting analysis of the word “yes.” Sam allegedly wrote the word under the phrase “Did Sam do it?” during a book signing in Columbus, Ohio. The Estate’s brief explains that handwriting analysis is extremely unreliable and should not be admitted as evidence. The brief concludes that since the handwriting analysis is unreliable, the book should be excluded from evidence.

See order denying this motion.

Comments

See Defendant's Brief in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Exclude Expert Handwriting Testimony of Dr. Bouffard

Recommended Citation

Gilbert, Terry H. and Carr, George H., "Motion in Limine to Exclude Expert Testimony Pertaining to Handwriting Analysis" (1999). 1995-2002 Court Filings. 48.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/sheppard_court_filings_2000/48