Mo. R. Civ. P. 66.02

As amended through November 19, 2024
Rule 66.02 - Separate Trial

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.

Mo. R. Civ. P. 66.02

Amended Jan. 19, 1973, eff. 9/1/1973.

Committee Note - 1974

This is the same as prior Rule 66.02 with the addition of the following clause:

". . . or when separate trials will be conducive to expedition and economy . . ."

Compare: Rule 42(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.