Md. Code Regs. 21.10.06.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 21.10.06.06 - Pleadings

A. Complaint. Within 30 days after receipt of notice of the docketing of the appeal, the appellant shall file with the Appeals Board an original and three copies of a complaint setting forth simple, concise, and direct statements of each of its claims alleging the basis, with appropriate reference to contract provisions, for each claim and the dollar amount claimed. This pleading shall fulfill the generally recognized requirements of a complaint.

B. Answer. Within 30 days from receipt of the complaint, the respondent shall prepare and file with the Appeals Board an original and three copies of an answer, setting forth simple, concise, and direct statements of the respondent's defenses to each claim asserted by appellant. This pleading shall fulfill the generally recognized requirements of an answer, and shall set forth any affirmative defenses available.

Amended effective 48:21 Md. R. 883, eff. 9/9/2021; amended effective 49:3 Md. R.137, eff. 9/9/2021; amended effective 49:4 Md. R. 302, eff. 2/21/2022