Consolidated Trial
/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪd ˈtraɪəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A single trial combining multiple individual cases that share common legal or factual issues to promote judicial efficiency and consistency.
The court granted a consolidated trial to hear all related claims together.
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- consolidated trial
- consolidated trials
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Commentary
Consolidated trials help avoid duplicative proceedings but require similarity in law or fact; courts have discretion in ordering consolidation.
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