When contested cases involving a common question of law or fact or multiple proceedings involving the same or related parties are pending, the Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings may order a joint hearing of any matters at issue in the cases, order the cases consolidated, or make other orders to reduce costs or delay in the proceedings.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 150B-26
Consolidation
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 122 N.C. App. 313 - Employment Security Commission v. Peace (1996)
Most recently applied in 122 N.C. App. 313 - Employment Security Commission v. Peace (May 1996)
1973, c. 1331, s. 1; 1985, c. 746, s. 1; 1985, (Reg
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