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1400.7100 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTIES.
Subpart 1.
Generally.
All parties shall have the right to present evidence, rebuttal testimony, and argument with respect to the issues, and to cross-examine witnesses.
Subp. 2.
Necessary preparation.
A party shall have all evidence to be presented, both oral and written, available on the date for hearing. Requests for subpoenas, depositions, or continuances shall be made within a reasonable time after their need becomes evident to the requesting party. In cases where the hearing time is expected to exceed one day, the parties shall be prepared to present their evidence at the date and time ordered by the judge or as agreed upon at a prehearing conference. Parties shall have enough copies of exhibits so that they can provide a copy to each other party at the time the exhibit is introduced, unless that other party has already obtained a copy through discovery.
Subp. 3.
Responding to orders.
If the judge orders that parties do an act or not do an act, the parties shall comply with the order. If a party objects to an order, the objection shall be stated in advance of the order as part of the record. If the party had no advance knowledge that the order was to be issued, any objection shall be made as part of the record as soon as the party becomes aware of the order.
Subp. 4.
Copies.
The judge shall send copies of all orders or decisions to all parties simultaneously. Any party sending a letter, exhibit, brief, memorandum, subpoena request, or other document to the judge shall simultaneously send a copy to all other parties.
Subp. 5.
Representation by attorney.
A party need not be represented by an attorney. If a party has notified other parties of that party's representation by an attorney, all communications shall be directed to that attorney.
Subp. 6.
Communication with judge.
No party or attorney may communicate with the judge on the merits of the case unless all parties have the opportunity to participate.
History:
9 SR 2276; 15 SR 1595; 26 SR 391
Published Electronically:
August 6, 2013
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