What is a motion to consolidate cases in civil litigation?

A motion to consolidate cases in civil litigation is a request made by one or more of the parties in the legal proceedings. This request asks the court to combine multiple legal proceedings that have similar issues or parties involved, into one lawsuit. This allows all the parties involved to have a single hearing and single judgment instead of multiple hearings and judgments. In California, a motion to consolidate civil litigation typically involves either California Code of Civil Procedure §§ 408.30-408.40. The party who files the motion has the burden of proving the cases are similar enough to be consolidated. The court must consider several factors when deciding whether or not to grant the motion, such as whether the parties are aligned in their interests or if consolidating the cases would save time and money. Consolidating multiple legal proceedings allows the court to hear all of the parties in the same matter and can lead to quicker and more efficient decisions. It also allows the court to decide all of the issues in the multiple cases at the same time and can prevent redundant testimony and evidence or conflicting judgments. In short, a motion to consolidate cases in civil litigation is a request to combine multiple legal proceedings that have similar issues or parties involved, into one lawsuit to more efficiently reach a decision.

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