Section 454-7-004 - PLEADINGSThe pleadings in a contested case may include a petition, answer, reply, notice, motion, stipulation, objection, or order or other formal written document filed in a proceeding before the Department. Any pleading filed in a contested case shall meet the following requirements:
004.01. The pleading shall contain a heading specifying the name of the Department and the title or nature of the pleading, shall state material factual allegations and state concisely the action the Department is being requested to take, shall contain the name and address of the Petitioner, and shall be signed by the party filing the pleading, or when represented by an attorney, shall be signed by that attorney;004.02. Attorneys shall also include their address, telephone number, and bar association number;004.03. The initial petition shall also contain the name and address of the Respondent;004.04. All pleadings shall be made on white, letter-sized (81/2" X 11") paper and shall be legibly typewritten, photostatically reproduced, printed, or handwritten. If handwritten, a pleading must be written in ink;004.05. All pleadings must be filed with the Department at its official office; and004.06. All pleadings subsequent to the commencement of the contested case shall be served by the party filing such pleading upon all attorneys of record or other representatives of record and upon all unrepresented parties. Service shall be made personally or by first-class or certified mail, written proof of such service shall be filed with the Department at the time of the filing of the pleading.454 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 7, § 004
Amended effective 8/19/2023