1513-3-10. Discovery

(A) Parties to an appeal may obtain discovery in preparing their case in accordance with the provisions of rules 26 through 36 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedures.

(B) Discovery may be obtained from all parties, including intervenors. Discovery from non-parties may be obtained pursuant to rule 45 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedures.

(C) If a party fails to obey an order to compel or permit discovery issued by the commission, the commission may make such orders in regard to the failure as are just, including, but not limited to, taking actions limiting the disobedient party's right to present evidence or terminating the proceedings and rendering a judgment by default against the disobedient party.

Replaces: 1513-3-10

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/17/2018 and 10/01/2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1513.05
Rule Amplifies: 1513.13, 1513.131, 1514.09
Prior Effective Dates: 11/01/1984, 03/07/1986, 02/05/1999, 06/10/2004, 01/26/2009, 10/11/2013

Prior History: (Effective: 10/11/2013
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/01/2018
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1513.05
Rule Amplifies: 1513.13, 1513.131, 1514.09
Prior Effective Dates: 11/1/1984, 3/7/1986, 2/5/1999, 6/10/2004, 1/26/2009)