S.C. Code Regs. § 9-100.201 - Consolidation or Severance of Adjudication

A. Consolidation. The Adjudicator may, upon motion or on her/his own motion, with reasonable notice and opportunity to object provided to all parties affected, consolidate any or all matters at issue in two or more adjudications docketed under these rules where common parties, fact questions, or applicable law exist and where such consolidation would expedite or simplify consideration of the issues and the interests of justice would be served. Consolidation shall not prejudice any rights under these rules and shall not affect the right of any party to raise issues that could have been raised if consolidation had not occurred. For purposes of this rule, no distinction is made between joinder and consolidation of adjudications.

B. Severance. Unless directed otherwise by SCIAA or the Director of SCIAA, the Adjudicator may by motion or on her/his own motion, for good cause shown, order any adjudication severed with respect to some or all parties, claims, and issues.

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S.C. Code Regs. § 9-100.201

Added by State Register Volume 22, Issue No. 6, Part 1, eff June 26, 1998.