Motion to Bifurcate
/ˈmoʊʃən tu ˈbɪfərkeɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request filed with a court to divide a single legal proceeding into two separate trials or phases, usually to address distinct issues independently.
The defendant filed a motion to bifurcate to separate the liability and damages trials.
Forms
- motion to bifurcate
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Commentary
Motions to bifurcate are often strategic tools used to simplify litigation by isolating complex or distinct issues, thereby reducing confusion or prejudice in multi-issue cases.
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