322A.10 Rules of evidence.
1. The rules of civil procedure relating to discovery and inspection shall apply to hearings held under the provisions of this chapter, and the department of inspections and appeals may issue orders to give effect to such rules.
2. In the event issues are raised which would involve violations of any state or federal antitrust or price-fixing law, all discovery and inspection proceedings which would be available under such issues in a state or federal court action shall be available to the parties to the hearing, and the department of inspections and appeals may issue orders to give effect to such proceedings.
3. Evidence which would be admissible under the issues in a state or federal court action is admissible in a hearing held by the department of inspections and appeals. The department of inspections and appeals shall apportion all costs between the parties.
[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §322A.10; 81 Acts, ch 22, §22]
2017 Acts, ch 54, §76
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 322A - MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISERS
Section 322A.2 - Discontinuing franchise.
Section 322A.3 - New franchise.
Section 322A.3A - Alteration of franchise.
Section 322A.4 - Additional franchise.
Section 322A.5 - Warranties and recalls.
Section 322A.6 - Application filed with the department.
Section 322A.7 - Department of inspections and appeals to hold hearing.
Section 322A.8 - Continuation.
Section 322A.9 - Burden of proof.
Section 322A.10 - Rules of evidence.
Section 322A.11 - Condition barring change in franchise.
Section 322A.12 - Sale or transfer of ownership.
Section 322A.13 - Compulsory attendance at hearings.
Section 322A.14 - License to dealer denied.
Section 322A.16 - Additional guidelines.
Section 322A.18 - Duty of good faith.
Section 322A.19 - Jurisdiction.
Section 322A.20 - Choice of law.
Section 322A.21 - Waivers void.
Section 322A.22 - Other line-makes.