R 205.3102 Construction of rules.

Rule 102. These rules shall be construed to secure a just, speedy, efficient, and fair determination of the issues presented in a contested case proceeding consistent with due process and the safeguarding of the rights of the parties. In light of the variety of circumstances in which an appeal proceeding may arise, these rules shall be applied flexibly to achieve the goals of the act without prejudice to the rights of the parties.