Section 15-6-42(a) - Consolidation of actions. - South Dakota Statutes

15-6-42(a). Consolidation of actions. When actions involving a common question of law or fact are pending before the court, it may order a joint hearing or trial of any or all the matters in issue in the actions; it may order all the actions consolidated; and it may make such orders concerning proceedings therein as may tend to avoid unnecessary costs or delay.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0917; SD RCP, Rule 42 (a), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.