Joinder of Claims, Consolodation and Severance

Question 0

Consolidation - When a Court can join separate cases

Answer 0

1. Actions pending in lower court may consolidated by Supreme Court or county court; and
2. court may consolidate actions, or specific issues, into a joint trial to avoid unnecessary cost and delay.

Question 1

Joinder of Claims

Answer 1

can join as many claims in one complaint as he has against party.

Except 2 or more P’s sue on separate consumer credit transactions may join no more than 5 claims in any one action against the same D.

After an issue is joined any party may move for Summary Judgement

D may join as many counter claims and/or cross-claims he has against any adverse party.

Question 2

Severance

Answer 2

court can sever claims or issues by
ordering a separate trial of claims or issues to
avoid prejudice or
for the sake of convenience.