Iowa Admin. Code r. 199-7.14

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 199-7.14 - Consolidation and severance

(1)Consolidation. The commission or presiding officer may consolidate in one docket any or all matters at issue in two or more dockets. When deciding whether to consolidate, the commission or presiding officer shall consider:

a. Whether the matters at issue involve common parties or common questions of fact or law;

b. Whether consolidation is likely to expedite or simplify consideration of the issues involved;

c. Whether consolidation would adversely affect the substantial rights of any of the parties to the proceedings; and

d. Any other relevant factors.

(2)Severance. The commission or presiding officer may order any contested case or portions thereof severed for good cause.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 199-7.14

Amended by IAB January 29, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 16, effective 3/4/2020

Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/24/2024