N.Y. Eminent Domain Procedure Law § 511: Joint or consolidated trials

§ 511. Joint or consolidated trials. (A) In proceedings under

subdivision (A) of section five hundred one, two or more acquisition

claims arising from the same project may, at the discretion of the

court, be heard and determined by the court in one trial or proceeding.

When some, but not all claims arising from a single project have been

filed, and the court shall determine that a joint or consolidated trial

is desirable, the court, upon motion of any party, may order that any

condemnee who has not yet done so, file a claim in accordance with the

provisions of this act within one hundred twenty days after service of a

copy of the order. If a condemnee fails to file a claim within the one

hundred twenty day period, his claim shall thereafter be tried upon the

proof presented. Nothing in this section shall extend the period for

filing a claim as provided within section five hundred three of this

law.

(B) In proceedings under subdivision (B) of section five hundred one

the court may conduct all trials relating to a project as a single

proceeding in one or more parts, or may consolidate and order that a

joint trial be had of the claims of any parties filing separate notices

of appearance as the orderly administration of justice shall require.