52 Pa. Code § 5.63 - Replies to answers seeking affirmative relief or new matter

(a) Unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, replies to answers seeking affirmative relief or to new matter shall be filed with the Commission and served within 20 days after date of service of the answer, but not later than 5 days prior to the date set for the commencement of the hearing.

(b) Failure to file a timely reply to new matter may be deemed in default, and relevant facts stated in the new matter may be deemed to be admitted.

(c) Subsections (a) and (b) supersede 1 Pa. Code §35.39 (relating to replies to respondents seeking affirmative relief).

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52 Pa. Code § 5.63

The provisions of this § 5.63 adopted October 12, 1984, effective 1/1/1985, 14 Pa.B. 3819; amended April 28, 2006, effective 4/29/2006, 36 Pa.B. 2097.

The provisions of this § 5.63 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 504-506, 1301 and 1501.