Rule 350-4-.15. Default; Abandonment

1. (1) If a party fails to appear at a hearing after receiving notice thereof, the Administrative Law Judge shall proceed with the hearing in the absence of the party or dismiss the action on motion of any party or sua sponte.
2. (2) If the party requesting a hearing fails to take action to advance his case for a continuous period of two years, the request for hearing shall be deemed abandoned and shall be dismissed with prejudice by the Administrative Law Judge.

Authority: Ga. L. 1977, p. 384, et seq.; O.C.G.A. Sec. 49-4-142(a), 153.

History. Original Rule was filed an April 11, 1978; effective May 1, 1978.

Repealed: ER. 350-4-0.4-.15 adopted. F. Oct. 5, 1989; eff. Sept. 29, 1989, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for 120 days or until adoption of a permanent Rule superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: Permanent Rule entitled "Default; Abandonment" adopted. F. Oct. 4, 1989; eff. Nov. 1, 1989, as specified by the Agency.