Horowitz v. Karron

Four actions, two in the Supreme Court, Putnam County, and two in the Supreme Court, New York County, were instituted as the result of a collision between two motor vehicles in Putnam County. The two New York County actions were consolidated, as were the two Putnam County actions. The instant motion by appellants, made thereafter, to consolidate the four actions for trial in Putnam County, was denied. Order reversed, without costs, and motion granted. In our opinion, respondent Bloom failed to show that such consolidation will prejudice a substantial right. (Cf. Shea v. Benjamin, 275 App.…