7 CFR 1.318 – Rights of parties
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All parties may:
Terms Used In 7 CFR 1.318
- Cross examine: Questioning of a witness by the attorney for the other side.
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(a) Be accompanied, represented, and advised by a representative;
(b) Participate in any prehearing or post-hearing conference held by the ALJ;
(c) Agree to stipulations of fact or law, which shall be made part of the record;
(d) Conduct discovery;
(e) Make opening and closing statements at the hearing;
(f) Present evidence relevant to the issues at the hearing;
(g) Cross examine witnesses;
(h) Present oral arguments at the hearings; and
(i) Submit written briefs, proposed findings of fact, and proposed conclusions of law after the hearing.