ORDERS:
ORDER OF DISMISSAL
This matter is before the undersigned judge based on a Request for a Contested Case
Hearing made by the Petitioners. On November 1, 2004, an Order for Prehearing Statements was
issued and mailed to the parties. A Prehearing Statement was filed by the Respondent on
November 16, 2004. The Petitioners never filed a statement. On March 10, 2005, this court
contacted the attorney for the Petitioners to determine the intention of the Petitioners. By return
call on March 17, 2005, this court was advised that counsel was unable to contact the Petitioners
and therefore was unable to proceed with the case.
“The administrative law judge may dismiss a contested case...adverse to the defaulting
party. A default occurs when a party fails to plead or otherwise prosecute or defend,...or fail to
comply with an interlocutory order of the administrative law judge.” ALC Rule 23.
It appearing that the Petitioners have defaulted in this matter, this case is hereby
DISMISSED.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
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CAROLYN C. MATTHEWS
Administrative Law Judge
April 8, 2005
Columbia, South Carolina |