33 CFR 403.9 – Prehearings. [Rule 9]
The Board may direct, orally or in writing, parties or their representatives to appear before the Board or a member of the Board at a specified time and place for a conference prior to or during the course of a hearing or, in lieu of personally appearing, to submit suggestions in writing, for the purpose of formulating issues and considering:
Terms Used In 33 CFR 403.9
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(a) The simplification of issues;
(b) The procedure at the hearing;
(c) The necessity or desirability of amending the application, answer or reply for the purpose of clarification, amplification or limitation;
(d) The mutual exchange among the parties of documents and exhibits proposed to be submitted at the hearing; and
(e) Such other matters as may aid in the simplification of the evidence and disposition of the proceeding. [Rule 9]