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Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETYArticle 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Chapter 20:10:01 - General rules of practice
Section 20:10:01:15.01 - Burden in contested case proceeding

S.D. Admin. R. 20:10:01:15.01

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Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024
Section 20:10:01:15.01 - Burden in contested case proceeding

In any contested case proceeding, the complainant, counterclaimant, applicant, or petitioner has the burden of going forward with presentation of evidence unless otherwise ordered by the commission. The complainant, counterclaimant, applicant, or petitioner has the burden of proof as to factual allegations which form the basis of the complaint, counterclaim, application, or petition. In a complaint proceeding, the respondent has the burden of proof with respect to affirmative defenses.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:10:01:15.01

2 SDR 56, effective 2/2/1976; transferred from

General Authority: SDCL 49-1-11(2),(4), 49-34A-4.

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-1-11(2),(4), 49-34A-61.