§ Rule 42 Consolidation; Separate Trials

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Rule 42. Consolidation; Separate Trials

    (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 or to avoid prejudice, 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.