Iowa Admin. Code r. 591-17.12

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 591-17.12 - Pleadings

(1) Pleadings may be required by rule, by the notice of hearing, or by order of the presiding officer

(2) Petition.

a. Any petition required in a contested case proceeding shall be filed within 20 days of delivery of the notice of hearing or subsequent order of the presiding officer, unless otherwise ordered.

b. A petition shall state in separately numbered paragraphs the following:

(1) The relief demanded and the facts and law relied upon for such relief;

(2) The particular provisions of statutes and rules involved;

(3) The persons or entities on whose behalf the petition is filed; and

(4) The name, address and telephone number of the petitioner and the petitioner's attorney, if any.

(3) Answer. An answer to a petition shall be filed unless otherwise ordered. A party may move to dismiss or apply for a more definite and detailed statement when appropriate.

An answer shall show on whose behalf it is filed and specifically admit, deny, or otherwise answer all material allegations of the pleading to which it responds. It shall state any facts deemed to show an affirmative defense and contain as many additional defenses as the pleader may claim.

An answer shall state the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the answer, the person or entity on whose behalf it is filed, and the attorney representing that person, if any.

(4) Amendment. Any notice of hearing, petition, or other charging document may be amended before a responsive pleading has been filed. Amendments to pleadings after a responsive pleading has been filed and to an answer may be allowed with the consent of the other parties or in the discretion of the presiding officer who may impose terms or grant a continuance.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 591-17.12