The following excerpt is from Branch Banking & Trust Co. v. D.M.S.I., LLC, No. 15-16933, No. 15-16934, No. 15-16935 (9th Cir. 2017):
Inc., 85 F.3d 1394, 1399 (9th Cir. 1996). However, when a ruling on a motion in limine is used to "preclude[] presentation of a defense," we review the ruling de novo. United States v. Ross, 206 F.3d 896, 898-99 (9th Cir. 2000).
Denial of a motion to amend pleadings is reviewed for an abuse of discretion. Johnson v. Mammoth Recreations, Inc., 975 F.2d 604, 607 (9th Cir. 1992).
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