ORDERS:
ORDER OF DISMISSAL
This matter is before the undersigned judge based on a Request for a Contested Case Hearing
made by the Petitioner and transmitted to the Division by the Respondent. On September 25, 2003
an Order for Prehearing Statements was issued and mailed to the parties. A Prehearing Statement was
filed by the Respondent on October 10, 2003. The Petitioner never filed a statement. On October 22,
2003 a reminder letter and a blank form Prehearing Statement response were sent to the Petitioner
allowing him ten (10) days to file the statement. None was received.
“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.” ALJD Rule 23.
It appearing that the Petitioner has defaulted in this matter, this case is hereby DISMISSED.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
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CAROLYN C. MATTHEWS
Administrative Law Judge
January 13, 2004
Columbia, South Carolina |