Rule 42. Consolidation; Separate Trials

 

Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 42. Consolidation; Separate Trials.

 

(a)   Consolidation. If actions before the court involve a common question of law or fact, the court may:

 

(1)   join for hearing or trial any or all matters at issue in the actions;

 

(2)   consolidate the actions; or

 

(3)   issue any other orders to avoid unnecessary cost or delay.

 

(b)   Separate Trials. For convenience, to avoid prejudice, or to expedite and economize, the court may order a separate trial of one or more separate issues, claims, crossclaims, counterclaims, or third-party claims. When ordering a separate trial, the court must preserve any right to a jury trial.

 

(Adopted March 1, 2016, effective July 1, 2016.)