15-6-42(b). Separate trials.
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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.