39 CFR § 958.8 - Rights of parties.

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title: "39 CFR § 958.8 - Rights of parties."
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title_name: "Postal Service"
section_number: "958.8"
section_name: "Rights of parties."
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authority: "39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001, 3018; 5 U.S.C. 554."
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# 958.8 Rights of parties.

Subject to the sound discretion of the Presiding Officer, acting under § 958.9, parties to a hearing under this part shall have the right:

(a) To be accompanied, represented, and advised, by an attorney or representative of his or her own choosing;

(b) To participate in any conferences held by the Presiding Officer;

(c) To agree to stipulations of fact or law, which shall be made part of the record;

(d) To make opening and closing statements at the oral hearing;

(e) To present oral and documentary evidence relevant to the issues;

(f) To submit rebuttal evidence;

(g) To conduct such cross-examination as may be required for a full and true disclosure of the facts; and

(h) To submit written briefs, proposed findings of fact, and proposed conclusions of law.