Stanley v. Delta Connection Academy, Inc.

We consider a Petition for Writ of Cer-tiorari that seeks review of an order rendered in a wrongful death action arising out of a tragic and fatal plane crash that took the lives of all on board the doomed aircraft. That order bifurcates the issues of liability and damages and actually orders that the damage issues be tried first. Although it is not specifically stated in the order, it appears that the separate trials will be conducted before different juries.

The trial judge explained the reason for his ruling when he declared, “I guess I’m prepared to gamble that the decision on the damages…