Stoner v. COLVIN, ET UX.

The main issue in this case relates to the validity of an order consolidating for trial separate actions by different plaintiffs, against a common defendant, for injuries arising out of the same accident. We hold that the order is valid, and affirm the judgments of the circuit court.

The appellees, Arthur H. Colvin and his wife, Mrs. Arthur H. Colvin, filed separate suits against Mrs. Lacy Stoner, appellant, to recover damages for personal injuries received from an automobile collision. The court ordered the suits to be consolidated for trial. The jury rendered a verdict for Mr. Colvin in the…