Consolidated Cases

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, in cases consolidated for any purpose, the caption of all documents filed after consolidation must list the name and docket number of the lowest numbered case in the group, with the words “consolidated with” or abbreviation “c/w” followed 14 by a list of the docket numbers of only those cases to which the document applies or if it pertains to all cases, with a notation “all cases.” The caption of the lowest numbered case is the identifying caption during the pendency of the consolidation and must be used even if that case is closed. If a case is ordered to be separated from the consolidation, counsel must jointly designate the documents in the master record necessary to continued litigation of the separated case and file the designation with the clerk within seven days of the deconsolidation order. [Amended February 1, 2011]