02-032-540 Me. Code R. § 6

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 032-540-6 - Form of Papers and Submissions
1. Captions. All papers and submissions filed in connection with adjudicatory proceedings shall contain a caption setting forth (A) the name of the first listed respondent, (B) the file number assigned to the case by the Office, and (C) a brief descriptive title of the paper or submission.
2. Form. All papers and submissions filed in connection with adjudicatory proceedings, excluding exhibits, shall be typed or otherwise printed on one side of the page of 8.5 x 11 inch paper. The typed matter must be double spaced in at least 12-point type, except that footnotes and indented quotations may be single spaced and in 11-point type, and margins should be at least one inch on all sides. All pages shall be numbered.
3. Signatures. Every paper filed by a party represented by an attorney shall be signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney's individual name, whose address and telephone number shall be stated. A party who is not represented by an attorney shall sign the paper and state the party's address and telephone number. The signature of an attorney or party constitutes a representation by the signer that the signer has read the paper being submitted; that to the best of the signer's knowledge, information, and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay.
4. Non-compliance. If a party fails to comply with this section, the Administrator or presiding officer may refuse to accept or consider the filing.

02-032 C.M.R. ch. 540, § 6