California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 55653

All actions filed by the director or producers against any processor for the foreclosure of the liens or other security which are provided for in this article may be consolidated by the court and all persons that are necessary to a determination of such action may be made parties to such actions. Any judgment which is rendered shall determine the lawfulness of the amount of each claim as represented by the pleadings.