Tennessee § 6-54-1010 - Party in default.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 6-54-1010 — Party in default., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-54-1010. Party in default.
If a party fails to attend or participate in a prehearing conference, hearing or other stage of a contested case, the administrative hearing officer may hold the party in default and either adjourn the proceedings or conduct them without the participation of that party, having due regard for the interest of justice and the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings. If the proceedings are conducted without the participation of the party in default, the administrative hearing officer shall include in the final order a written notice of default and a written statement of the grounds for the default. Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 6-54-1010
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 6-54-1010 cover?
Section 6-54-1010 ("Party in default.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Tennessee § 6-54-1010?
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