Montana Title 85. Water Use § 85-2-215. Consolidation of matters

The water judge may consolidate all matters concerning the determination and interpretation of existing water rights within the water judge's division in any combination or groups of claims or matters for joint hearings or proceedings conducted by the water judge or water master in any location within the division. The water judge may make such consolidations as are necessary to administer the requirements of this part and part 7 in adjudicating claims of existing water rights.