PURPOSE: This rule defines the form and procedures for the filing of pleadings during the contested case hearing process.
- (1) An answer to a complaint shall not be required. If no answer is filed, the allegations in the complaint shall be deemed denied. However, if an answer is filed, any allegation in the complaint not answered shall be deemed admitted. Any affirmative allegation and any allegation of new matter contained in an answer shall be deemed denied without the necessity of a reply.
- (2) All papers and copies for filing and service shall be typewritten on good-quality white paper eight and one-half by eleven inches (8 1/2 × 11") in approximate size. Copies may be reproduced by any printing or duplicating process providing a clear image.
- (3) Each document shall bear on the first page the caption, descriptive title and number of the matter in which it is filed and shall identify the part on whose behalf it is filed. Each document shall contain on the final page the name, address and telephone number and Missouri bar number of the attorney in active charge of the case, or name, address and telephone number of the party if appearing pro se.
- (4) Any person filing any pleading or documents with the commission with respect to a complaint shall file an original and seven (7) copies with the commission, and shall provide one (1) copy to each of the other parties at the time the document is filed. The person filing the pleading or document shall certify that s/he has mailed, delivered or otherwise provided a copy of the pleading or document to all other parties, or the commission shall not accept the pleading or document for filing. Copies of all written communications to the commission shall be served on all other parties. 1 CSR 50-2
AUTHORITY: section 105.955.14(7), RSMo (Cum. Supp. 1996).* Original rule filed March 24, 1997, effective Sept. 30, 1997.
*Original authority 1991, amended 1994, 1995, 1996.