NAC703.560. Pleadings: General requirements; effect of signature.

     1. Pleadings must:

     (a) Be properly titled.

     (b) Be signed by each party or commenter or, if represented, by the authorized representative or attorney of each party or commenter.

     (c) Include the name and address of each party or commenter and, if represented, the name, address and telephone number of the authorized representative or attorney of each party or commenter.

     (d) Except an initial pleading, clearly identify the proceeding by title and docket number.

     (e) Set forth a clear and concise statement of the matters relied upon as a basis for the action or relief requested and an appropriate prayer.

     2. A pleading initiating a new proceeding must have space for the docket number.

     3. Regardless of any error in the designation of a pleading, the Commission will or the presiding officer shall accord the pleading its true status in the proceeding in which it is filed.

     4. A signature on the pleading constitutes a representation that:

     (a) The person signing the pleading has read the pleadings;

     (b) To the best of the person’s knowledge, there are good grounds to support the pleading;

     (c) The information in the pleading is true to the best of his or her knowledge and belief; and

     (d) The pleading is not filed solely to delay the proceeding.

     5. If a person filing a pleading desires a hearing on the matter, a request for a hearing must be stated in the pleading.

     [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order 3 § 7.030, eff. 1-1-79]—(NAC A 1-6-84; A by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R047-02, 10-24-2002; R107-07, 12-4-2007)