Section 170 IAC 7-7-7 - AnswerAuthority: IC 8-1-1-3
Affected: IC 8-1-2-58; IC 8-1-2-69
Sec. 7.
(a) An answer to the complaint shall be filed within ten (10) business days after service of the complaint.(b) The answer shall contain the following:(1) A response to each allegation in the complaint, setting forth any affirmative defenses.(2) A statement of the facts supporting the respondent's position. The statement of facts must be: (A) supported by testimony or affidavits; and(B) made by persons with personal knowledge of the relevant facts.(3) A statement of applicable law, supported by appropriate citations.(4) The name, address, and telephone number of the respondent's attorney, including local counsel.(c) A response to any motion filed by the complainant shall be filed as a separate document.(d) The respondent may also file motions seeking affirmative relief.(e) The respondent may file a motion subsequent to the filing of the answer based upon facts or circumstances unknown or unavailable to the respondent at the time the answer was filed.(f) The respondent shall serve a copy of the answer and any other motions or responses on the complainant's attorney, as listed in the complaint, or the person who signed the complaint, if the complainant has no attorney. Service may be made by hand delivery or overnight mail.(g) Service to all parties must be made on the same day the answer is filed with the commission.(h) Any allegations raised in the complaint but not addressed in the answer shall be deemed admitted. Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission; 170 IAC 7-7-7; filed Nov 27, 2000, 9:36 a.m.: 24 IR 951; readopted filed Apr 6, 2006, 11:00 a.m.: 29 IR 2670; readopted filed Jul 12, 2012, 2:12 p.m.: 20120808-IR-170120114RFAReadopted filed 7/12/2016, 10:01 a.m.: 20160810-IR-170160168RFAReadopted filed 7/12/2022, 12:18 p.m.: 20220810-IR-170220116RFA