In UK law, “bifurcation” refers to the process of splitting legal proceedings into separate stages or issues. This typically occurs when certain aspects of a case can be resolved more efficiently or fairly by addressing them separately from the main proceedings. Bifurcation allows the court to focus on specific issues, such as liability or damages, before proceeding to other aspects of the case. It can streamline complex cases, expedite resolution, and promote judicial economy. Bifurcation may be ordered at the discretion of the court or by agreement of the parties involved in the litigation.
n. the act of a judge in dividing issues before a trial so that one issue will be ruled upon before hearing evidence on the other issue. (See bifurcate
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