The appellate court, on motion of a party or on its own motion, may consolidate cases for purposes of appeal. Any party may file an objection to another party's motion for consolidation within 14 days after the filing of the motion. The appellate court, on motion of a party or on its own motion, may consolidate cases for oral argument, whether or not the cases have been consolidated for appeal.
Or. R. App. P. 2.30