—Judgment for Part of Claim

If it appears that the defense applies to only part of the claim, or that any part is admitted, the moving party may have final judgment forthwith for so much of the claim as the defense does not apply to, or as is admitted, on such terms as may be just; and the action may be severed and pro- ceeded with as respects the remainder of the claim. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 386.)