holding that bifurcation is appropriate where it "could remove or even alleviate" an "overwhelming burden of damage mini-trials"
Summary of this case from Jaroslawicz v. Engelhard Corp.No. 77-925.
April 17, 1978, OCTOBER TERM, 1977.
C.A. 4th Cir. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 565 F. 2d 59.
holding that bifurcation is appropriate where it "could remove or even alleviate" an "overwhelming burden of damage mini-trials"
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Summary of this case from Attorney General v. WaldronFull title:WINDHAM et al. v. AMERICAN BRANDS, Inc., et al
Court:U.S.
Date published: Apr 17, 1978
Whether the burden has been met is left to the trial court's discretion and will be reversed only for abuse.…
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