Sample Motion for Consolidation of Cases in California

Sample Motion for Consolidation of Cases in California. This sample motion for consolidation of cases in California is filed pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1048(a) to request consolidation of two or more cases. Note that this motion should ONLY be used where all of the cases are pending in the same Court. The motion is made on the grounds that, Consolidation of two or more cases is warranted in that all of the cases arise out of the same set of operative facts and contain common issues,  Consolidation of all of the cases will (1) avoid unnecessary duplication of evidence and procedures in all of the actions; (2) avoid the risk of inconsistent adjudications, (3) avoid many of the same witnesses testifying on common issues in all actions as well as (4) promote judicial economy and convenience.  The sample can be easily modified for use in cases where complete consolidation is requested or where consolidation is requested only for purposes of trial and is 19 pages and inclu