Hardee v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance

Writ application on severance question denied. Although we may not agree with the trial judge’s action, we nevertheless cannot say that he abused his discretion under LA.C.C.P. Article 1038. Presumably, had severance not been granted, trial of the principal action fixed for July 14, 1982, would be delayed.

On the question of the application of St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company concerning its right to jury trial, the writ is granted and made preemptory. In connection therewith, the issue is whether or not the trial court erred in recinding its order dated June 30, 1982, which granted…