Finley v. Loggains et al

Filing 72

ORDER: For the reasons stated on the record at the 3/30/2021 hearing, Dr. Sperry may testify that Finley's door was locked and bolted at some point during the encounter, but he may not testify that the door was locked and bolted when Officer Log gains fired. Defendant's 36 renewed motion in limine on Dr. Sperry's sixth opinion is party granted and partly denied. Draft statement of the case, elements instructions, and verdicts (joint or alternative) due by 4/16/2021. Signed by Chief Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 3/30/2021. (jak)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
NORTHERN DIVISION
CHRIS FINLEY,
Special Administrator of the Estate of
Christopher Grant Finley

PLAINTIFF

No. 3:18-cv-55-DPM

v.

HEATH LOGGAINS and
CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS

DEFENDANTS

ORDER

For the reasons stated on the record at the 30 March 2021 hearing,
Dr. Sperry may testify that Finley's door was locked and bolted at some
point during the encounter, but he may not testify that the door was
locked and bolted when Officer Loggains fired. Defendants' renewed
motion in limine, Doc. 36, on Dr. Sperry's sixth opinion is partly granted
and partly denied. Draft statement of the case, elements instructions,
and verdicts Qoint or alternatives) due by 16 April 2021.
So Ordered.

v

D.P. Marshall Jr.

United States District Judge