Consolidation of Matters for Hearing

Section 270.434  Consolidation of Matters for Hearing The Department/other entity authorized to conduct hearings under this Subpart may consolidate matters when the following conditions are met: a)         The matters involve common parties or common issues of law or fact, or grow out of the same transaction or occurrence; b)         Consolidation would not prejudice the rights of the parties; c)         Consolidation would result in the efficient and expeditious resolution of matters; and d)         Consolidation would not result in the disclosure of information made confidential by law.