08 Mar Willis v. A.G. Woodward Roofing

             THE COURT:  This application before me is a particularly difficult one because of the potential consequences and the conflict between the authorities that continue to reflect the general view that severance is a very unusual relief granted in if not exceptional circumstances, then circumstances which go a long way towards being exceptional. It is a battle with efficiency and allowing people access to the courts and as Rule 1 says a just and speedy, we can eliminate that in this particular case, but determination of the matter on its merits, a phrase that is often left off many of these considerations. But enough about the preliminary comments. ...