1. a) Status Calls and Preliminary Hearings. The purpose is to set a date on which all Parties expect to be prepared to proceed with their cases and to rule on any preliminary motions that are presented.
2. b) Prehearings – Optional. The purposes are set forth in Section 100.150.

3. c) Formal Hearings

   1. 1) Preliminary Matters – Motions, attempts to narrow issues or limit evidence.
   2. 2) Opening Statements – The Party bearing the burden of proof proceeds first.
   3. 3) Case in Chief – Evidence is presented by the Party bearing the burden of proof.

   4. 4) Defense – Evidence may be presented by the opposing Party.

      1. 5) Closing Statements – The Party bearing the burden of proof proceeds first, then the opposing Party, then a final word by the Party bearing the burden of proof.

The sequence to be followed for all contested cases is as follows: