Section R. 259.384 - Pleadings, briefs, and stipulationsRule 384.
(1) A party requesting a hearing shall submit to the commission in writing a fair and accurate statement of the reasons therefor, the facts and issues involved, and may file a brief upon the law. Allegations of fact recited in the statement may be accepted by the commission as evidence, unless a written answer is filed denying such facts or unless a party asserts affirmative defenses in his answer.(2) A proper party may file a written answer to charges or claims made, or may present an oral statement at the time of hearing. Copies of statements, written pleadings and briefs of any party shall be served on the commission, and upon all other proper parties at least 10 days prior to the date set for hearing.(3) The parties to any proceeding before the commission, by written stipulation filed with the commission, may agree upon any issues of fact involved in the controversy, and the stipulation may be accepted and used as evidence at the hearing.Mich. Admin. Code R. 259.384