Section 325.21911. Consolidation and severance of cases.

(1) Cases may be consolidated, for good cause, on the motion of any party or the hearing officer's own motion, when justice and the administration of the code and these rules require. A motion for the consolidation of cases shall be filed within 20 days after service of the notice of hearing on each party to the cases which would be consolidated. Within 10 days after service of the motion, the other parties may file a response thereto. Unless a request for oral argument is made and granted, the determination on the motion shall be made on the pleadings.

(2) Upon his or her own motion, or upon motion of any party, the hearing officer, for good cause, may order any case severed  as to some or all issues or parties.

History: 1981 AACS.