South Dakota § 15-6-42(b) Separate trials.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 15-6-42(b) — Separate trials.

South Dakota § 15-6-42(b)

Title 15CIVIL PROCEDURE

Ch. 15RULES OF PROCEDURE IN CIRCUIT COURTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 15-6-42(b) (2026).

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The court, in furtherance of convenience or to avoid prejudice, or when separate trials will be conducive to expedition and economy may order a separate trial of any claim, cross - claim, counterclaim, or third - party claim, or of any separate issue or of any number of claims, cross - claims, counterclaims, third - party claims, or issues, always preserving inviolate the right of trial by jury as declared by the state or federal Constitution or as given by a statute.

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The court, in furtherance of convenience or to avoid prejudice, or when separate trials will be conducive to expedition and economy may order a separate trial of any claim, cross - claim, counterclaim, or third - party claim, or of any separate issue or of any number of claims, cross - claims, counterclaims, third - party claims, or issues, always preserving inviolate the right of trial by jury as declared by the state or federal Constitution or as given by a statute.

Legislative History

SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0917; SD RCP, Rule 42 (b), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966; as amended by Sup. Ct. Order No. 2, March 31, 1969, effective July 1, 1969.