39 CFR § 962.8 - (Rule 8) Rights of parties.

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title: "39 CFR § 962.8 - (Rule 8) Rights of parties."
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# 962.8 (Rule 8) Rights of parties.

Any party to a hearing under this part will have the right:

(a) To be accompanied, represented, and advised, by a representative;

(b) To participate in any prehearing or posthearing conference held by the Presiding Officer;

(c) To stipulate to facts or law;

(d) To make opening and closing statements;

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

(f) To submit rebuttal evidence;

(g) To conduct 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.