Separate trials

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. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0917; SD RCP, Rule 42 (b), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966; as amended by Sup. Ct. Order No. 2, March 31, 1969, effective July 1, 1969. 15-6-43 15-6-43. Evidence