Huene v. United States
743 F.2d 703 (9th Cir. 1984) Cited 281 times 2 Legal AnalysesHolding that where judgment resolves only one of several consolidated cases, appeal is proper upon certification pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 54(b)
Vincent v. Hughes Air West, Inc.
557 F.2d 759 (9th Cir. 1977) Cited 140 timesConcluding common fund doctrine permitted district court's allocation of fees to lead counsel in mass tort case, and that district court properly exercised its power to appoint lead counsel and restrict activities of nonlead counsel
In re Equity Funding Corp. of America Securities Litigation
416 F. Supp. 161 (C.D. Cal. 1976) Cited 88 timesConcluding that court was not precluded from considering amendments to pleadings once the actions had been transferred by the JPML
Perez-Funez v. District Director, I.N.S.
611 F. Supp. 990 (C.D. Cal. 1984) Cited 37 timesRecognizing the American Civil Liberties Union as "qualified and experienced counsel," thereby meeting the adequacy of representation showing
Rule 42 - Consolidation; Separate Trials
Fed. R. Civ. P. 42 Cited 9,211 times 23 Legal AnalysesGranting court's authority to consolidate related cases or "issue any other orders to avoid unnecessary cost or delay."