The judicial authority may, upon motion, for good cause shown, order a separate trial between any parties.
Section 15-2.Separate Trials
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceOn a motion showing good cause, the court can order a separate trial between specific parties in a case.
Full Text of Section 15-2
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 284.)
Plain-English Summary
This rule gives the judicial authority discretion to order a separate trial between any parties in a case. The order requires a motion and a showing of good cause.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a party ask for a separate trial in a Connecticut civil case?
A party files a motion showing good cause, and the judicial authority may then order a separate trial between the specified parties.
Is a separate trial automatic once requested?
No, the rule says the judicial authority “may” order a separate trial upon a showing of good cause, so the decision is discretionary.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 15-2). Prescribed by the Judges of the Superior Court of Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 51-14). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 9, 2026. ·
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