Section Agr 204.22 - Reopening of Cases(a) If a default judgment is entered against a party for his failure to appear, that party may file a motion, within 20 days after the date of the hearing, to reopen the matter.(b) The motion to reopen shall include the following:(1) An explanation of why the party failed to appear; and(2) An explanation of why the party failed to notify the commissioner or hearings officer of his nonappearance in advance of the hearing.(c) Explanations required by Agr 204.22(b)(2) shall be supported by affidavits or documentary evidence, in accordance with Agr 204.15.(d) If the evidence shows that good cause exists to explain the party's failure to appear, the matter shall be reopened by the commissioner or hearings officer and testimony and evidence offered by the party shall be received.(e) Good cause shall include but not be limited to accident, illness or death of a family member.N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 204.22
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