SECTION .0300 ‑ PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS

24 NCAC 03 .0301             FORM

(a)  Except as provided herein, there are no specific requirements as to the form of any pleading.  A pleading is simply required to contain a caption sufficient to identify the parties in accordance with Rule .0302 of this Section, which shall include the Board's docket number as assigned, and a clear and plain statement of the relief that is sought, together with the grounds therefore.

(b)  Pleadings and other documents (other than exhibits) shall be typewritten and double‑spaced.

(c)  Pleadings shall be signed by the party filing or by his attorney or authorized representative.  Such signing constitutes a representation by the signer that he has read the document or pleading; that to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief the statements made therein are true; and that it is not interposed for delay.

(d)  The Board may refuse for filing any pleading or document which does not comply with the requirements of Paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Rule.

(e)  Citations to unpublished hearing examiner or Review Board decisions on North Carolina OSHA cases should include the names of the Commissioner of Labor of North Carolina and the respondent‑employer, the OSHANC case number and year assigned, the letters "RB" if a Review Board decision or last name if a hearing examiner decision, and the year decided, for example: Brooks v. Ace, Inc., OSHANC 85‑1200 (RB 1985); or Brooks v. Ace, Inc., OSHANC 85‑1200 (Jones 1985).  Citation to the published North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Decisions should follow the form specified therein.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 95‑135;

Temporary Rule Eff. October 2, 1991 For a Period of 180 Days to Expire on March 30, 1992;

Eff. February 3, 1992;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 16, 2014.