Consolidation Motion
/kənˌsɑlɪˈdeɪʃən ˈmoʊʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A procedural request to combine two or more related legal cases or actions into one for efficiency and consistency of judgment.
The plaintiff filed a consolidation motion to merge the separate lawsuits into a single proceeding.
Forms
- consolidation motion
- consolidation motions
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Commentary
Typically used to streamline parallel proceedings, a consolidation motion requires judicial approval and aims to prevent duplicative litigation and inconsistent rulings.
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