Moore v. Pecora

OPINION OF THE COURT

Susan T. Kluewer, J.

Plaintiffs separately commenced these small claims actions against the same defendant, each originally suing for $3,000. At trial, where they were represented by one attorney, *257plaintiffs requested that their two actions be jointly heard, which request, upon defendant’s consent, I granted. For the reasons set out below, not only is joinder of these actions for trial proper, it is also clear that the two plaintiffs interpose one claim for relief. Thus, while I find that plaintiffs are entitled to recover on that one claim, their joint damages are limited…