Code of Maine Rules
18 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
185 - STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION
Chapter 110 - RULES OF PRACTICE GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS FOR REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION CASES
Section 185-110-7 - Order of Procedure for the Hearing
The Department of Transportation and other parties who initiate condemnation proceedings involving the acquisition of land or any interest therein and which are statutorily referred to the Commission for the determination of just compensation, shall ordinarily be required to present their evidence and witnesses first and they will testify, under oath, as to the basis of their determination of just compensation. At the conclusion thereof, the property owner or other claimants shall present their evidence supporting the property owner's opinion regarding just compensation. Notwithstanding the above, the Clerk of the Commission and the Attorney member of the hearing commission shall have the discretion to decide jointly which party shall present first.