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A severance splits a single lawsuit into two or more independent lawsuits, each of which results in an appealable final judgment. When a trial court grants a severance, the separated causes of action typically proceed to individual judgments—judgments that are themselves separately final and appealable. Causes of action that have been severed from each other into independent lawsuits will be heard by different juries.

In Connecticut, the concept of severance in civil litigation allows a court to split a single lawsuit into two or more separate lawsuits. This procedural mechanism is governed by the Connecticut Practice Book, which outlines the rules and procedures for civil matters in state courts. When a severance is granted by a trial court, each cause of action proceeds as an independent lawsuit, potentially leading to separate trials and final judgments. These judgments are individually final and appealable, meaning that parties can appeal the decision in one severed case without having to wait for the resolution of the others. The decision to grant a severance is within the discretion of the court and is typically based on factors such as the convenience of parties, avoidance of prejudice, or to promote judicial efficiency. If causes of action are severed into independent lawsuits, they may be heard by different juries, ensuring that the issues in one case do not unduly influence the outcome of another.

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