Severance Motion
/ˈsɛv(ə)rəns ˈmoʊʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A procedural request filed in court seeking to separate one or more claims, parties, or issues into different trials or cases for efficiency or clarity.
The defendant filed a severance motion to have the breach of contract claim tried separately from the fraud allegations.
Forms
- severance motion
- severance motions
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Commentary
A severance motion strategically manages litigation by dividing complex matters, often to avoid prejudice or simplify issues.
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