In re the Arbitration between Adam Consolidated Industries, Inc. & Miller Bros. Hat Co.

The facts are sufficiently stated in the opinion of Mr. Justice Stevens to obviate the need for repetition.

The problem submitted for resolution is twofold: first, whether the Supreme Court has the power to consolidate arbitration proceedings; second, if such power resides in the court, whether Special Term properly exercised judicial discretion in directing the consolidation of two pending arbitration proceedings.

With respect to the first question posed, we are unanimous in holding that the power to consolidate arbitration proceedings does reside in the Supreme Court, and we can add nothing…