Branham v. Havens et al

Filing 18

ORDER granting (14) Motion to Consolidate Cases. Signed by the Honorable R. Bryan Harwell on 10/12/2016. Associated Cases: 4:16-cv-02471-RBH, 4:15-cv-04861-RBH. (hcic, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
FLORENCE DIVISION
JERRY LEE BRANHAM,

PLAINTIFF,
vs.
ROBERT W. HAVENS AND GYPSUM
EXPRESS LTD,
DEFENDANTS.

JANIE BRANHAM,

PLAINTIFF,
vs.
ROBERT W. HAVENS AND GYPSUM
EXPRESS LTD,
DEFENDANTS.

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C.A. NO. 4:15-cv-04861-RBH

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C.A. NO. 4:16-cv-02471-RBH

CONSENT ORDER GRANTING CONSOLIDATION
The parties in the above-referenced actions have represented that these two actions
involve common questions of fact and law. The parties have represented that, in the interest of
judicial economy, consolidation will allow the court to resolve discovery and evidentiary
disputes, if any arise, with one hearing. Pursuant to Rule 42, FRCP, and upon the consent and
motion of the parties and good cause shown, it is hereby ordered that discovery and trial proceed
concurrently in the above-referenced actions.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

October 12, 2016
Florence, South Carolina

s/ R. Bryan Harwell
R. Bryan Harwell
United States District Judge

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