W.R.C.P. 42

(a) Consolidation. — If actions before the court involve a common question

of law or fact, the court may:

(1) join for hearing or trial any or all matters at issue in the actions;

(2) consolidate the actions; or

(3) issue any other orders to avoid unnecessary cost or delay.

(b) Separate Trials. — For convenience, to avoid prejudice, or to expedite

and economize, the court may order a separate trial of one or more separate

issues, claims, crossclaims, counterclaims, or third-party claims. When ordering a separate trial, the court must preserve any right to a jury trial.