Arkansas Code
Subchapter 4 - Procedure Before Commissions
§ 23-2-417. Burden of proof

In all actions and proceedings arising under the provisions of this act, or growing out of the exercise of the authority and powers granted by this act to the commission, the burden of proof shall be upon the parties seeking to avoid compliance with the provisions of this act or with any findings, rules, regulations, or orders of the commission.

Structure Arkansas Code

Arkansas Code

Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries

Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers

Chapter 2 - Regulatory Commissions

Subchapter 4 - Procedure Before Commissions

§ 23-2-401. Definition

§ 23-2-402. Powers of commission, commissioners, and examiners

§ 23-2-403. Evidence and pleading

§ 23-2-405. Service of process, notices, complaints, etc

§ 23-2-406. Oaths — Testimony

§ 23-2-407. Subpoenas for witnesses — Issuance and service

§ 23-2-408. Subpoenas duces tecum

§ 23-2-409. Subpoenas — Failure to comply — Penalty

§ 23-2-410. Refusal to attend or testify — Contempt proceedings

§ 23-2-411. No person excused from testifying — Exemption from prosecution

§ 23-2-412. Depositions

§ 23-2-413. Perjury

§ 23-2-414. Witness and mileage fees

§ 23-2-415. Hearings generally

§ 23-2-416. Hearings — Separation or consolidation of complaints

§ 23-2-417. Burden of proof

§ 23-2-418. Records of proceedings and testimony

§ 23-2-419. Quorum

§ 23-2-420. Orders, findings, rules, certificates, etc., under Acts 1935, No. 324, to be in writing — Copies as evidence

§ 23-2-421. Findings and orders of commission

§ 23-2-422. Commission orders — Rehearings

§ 23-2-423. Commission orders — Judicial review — Procedure

§ 23-2-424. Commission orders — Rehearing or judicial review — Effect on order, stocks, etc

§ 23-2-425. Appeals from department

§ 23-2-426. Amendment or rescission of commission's decisions

§ 23-2-427. Orders, rules, etc., of department not controverted in actions between private person and railroad company

§ 23-2-428. Costs of actions

§ 23-2-429. Investigation, inquiry, or hearing by commissioner or examiner

§ 23-2-430. Effect of repeal of § 23-2-404