Counterclaims And Change Of Contended Value

(1) A Party intending to change a Contended Value shall file a written notice of the value being sought by the Party no later than thirty (30) days before a scheduled hearing. It is acceptable to file and send a notice under this rule by email. Within the discretion of the Administrative Judge, failure to file a written notice of a change to a Contended Value as required in this rule CONTESTED CASE PROCEDURES CHAPTER 0600-01 may limit the relief a Party may request to upholding the County Board’s value, reverting to the original assessment in the event of a direct appeal to the Board, or adopting the Contended Value included on the initial appeal filing. (2) A Contested Case may be dismissed through withdrawal filed by the Petitioner unless the Respondent files a written counterclaim in accordance with section 0600-01-.04 of these rules no later than thirty (30) days before the date of a scheduled hearing. It is acceptable to file and send a notice under this rule by email. (3) Nothing in these rules shall preclude any Party from introducing relevant evidence of a higher or lower value for the property in question than that determined by the County Board, or the assessor in the case of a direct appeal.