§ 5.234. Presentation and effect of stipulations.
(a) Parties may stipulate to relevant matters of fact or the authenticity of relevant documents. The stipulations may be received in evidence at a hearing, and when so received shall be binding on the parties to the stipulation with respect to the matters therein stipulated.
(b) The parties may make stipulations independently of orders or rulings issued under § § 5.221—5.224 (relating to prehearing and other conferences).
(c) The Commission may disregard in whole or in part a stipulation of facts under this section but may grant further hearing if requested by a party to the stipulation within 15 days after issuance of a Commission order disregarding the stipulation of fact.
(d) Subsections (a)—(b) supersede 1 Pa. Code § 35.155 (relating to presentation and effect of stipulations). Subsection (c) supplements 1 Pa. Code § 35.155.
Authority The provisions of this § 5.234 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 504—506, 1301 and 1501.
Source The provisions of this § 5.234 adopted October 12, 1984, effective January 1, 1985, 14 Pa.B. 3819; amended April 28, 2006, effective April 29, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2097. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (263607).
Cross References This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 5.411 (relating to oral examination).
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