Section 511. Joint or consolidated trials  


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  • (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.