ME · rules
M.R. Prob. P. 42
CONSOLIDATION; SEPARATE HEARINGS
(a) Consolidation. When proceedings involving a common question of law or
fact are pending before a probate court, the court may order a joint hearing of
any or all of the matters in issue in the proceedings, if those proceedings are
formal probate or civil or both. The court may order proceedings consolidated if
they are all formal probate or all civil. The court may make such orders
concerning the procedure therein as may tend to avoid unnecessary costs or
delay.
(b) Separate Hearings. Rule 42(b) of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure
governs procedure in all proceedings in the Probate Courts.
(c) Convenience and Justice. In making any order under this rule, the court
shall give due regard to the convenience of parties and witnesses and the
interests of justice.
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- courts.maine.gov
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- 2026-09-24
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- 2026-09-24
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