(a).Consolidation of actions

When actions involving a common question of law or fact are pending before the court, it may order a joint hearing or trial of any or all the matters in issue in the actions; it may order all the actions consolidated; and it may make such orders concerning proceedings therein as may tend to avoid unnecessary costs or delay. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0917; SD RCP, Rule 42 (a), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.