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 Nevada, severance of legal claims in civil litigation allows a single lawsuit to be divided into two or more separate lawsuits, each resulting in its own final and appealable judgment. This procedural mechanism is governed by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NRCP), particularly Rule 21, which permits the severance of claims or parties in a lawsuit upon the court's discretion or on motion by a party. When a severance is granted, the resulting lawsuits proceed independently, potentially with different juries, and are treated as distinct actions. This can be beneficial in cases where issues or parties are best addressed separately to avoid prejudice or confusion, or to expedite resolution of certain matters. The final judgments in each severed action are subject to appeal as if they were individual lawsuits from the outset. It's important for parties considering or facing a severance to consult with an attorney to understand the implications for their case, including the potential for multiple trials and appeals.