Court & Litigation

Bifurcation

Splitting a trial into separate phases, typically liability and damages.

In Personal Injury Cases

A court may bifurcate a trial so the jury first decides whether the defendant is liable, and only then hears evidence about damages.

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Legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions that cause harm to another person.

Monetary compensation awarded to a person who has suffered loss or injury due to the wrongful conduct of another party.

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