Ordered that the order is affirmed, with one bill of costs to the respondents appearing separately and filing separate briefs.
The Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in denying the motion to consolidate. Although there are some common issues of law and fact, the actions arise out of different transactions and different claims by the respective plaintiffs (see, CPLR 602 [a]; D'Abreau v American Bankers Ins. Co.,
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