Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER
Chapter 120-2 - RULES OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
Subject 120-2-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Rule 120-2-2-.21 - Consolidation or Severance of Adjudication

1. Consolidation. The Adjudicator may, upon a party's motion or on her/his own authority, with reasonable notice and opportunity to object provided to all parties affected, consolidate any or all matters at issue in two or more adjudications docketed under these rules where common fact questions or applicable law exist and where such consolidation would expedite or simplify consideration of the issues and the interests of justice would be served. Consolidation must not prejudice any rights under these rules and must not affect the right of any party to raise issues that could have been raised if consolidation had not occurred. For purposes of this rule, no distinction is made between joinder and consolidation of adjudications.

2. Severance. Unless the Department or Adjudicator orders otherwise, the Adjudicator may by motion or on her/his own authority, for good cause shown, order any adjudication severed with respect to some or all parties, claims, and issues.