The above-named defendant, for answer to the complaint in this procording, respectively state--:

I. [Here follow appropriate and responsive admissions, denials, and averments, specifically answering the complaint paragraph by paragraph.] Wherefore defendant pray that the complaint in this proceeding be dismissed. Dated

By

19__. THE

RAILROAD COMPANY,

(Title of officer)

(Office and post-office address)

(Signature of attorney)

(Post-office address)

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2.2a Certificate of service.

[To be shown on the original when tendered for filing with the Commission, of every paper as specified in § 1.6 (b).]

I hereby certify that I have this day served the foregoing document upon all parties of record in this proceeding, by delivering a copy thereof in person to [here name persons served in person] and by mailing a copy thereof properly addressed to each other party [as the case may be].

2.3 Petition for leave to intervene.

Before the Interstate Commerce Commission

PETITION

V.

person or by counsel upon brief and at the oral argument, if oral argument is granted.

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[If affirmative relief is sought insert appropriate prayer here.] Dated at

19--.

[To be subscribed and verified as in the case of complaints-see § 2.1, above.]

2.4 Petition for rehearing or reargument.

Before the Interstate Commerce Commission

PETITION

V.

Docket No.

Come now the complainant [or defendant_-] in the above-entitled proceeding and respectfully petitions the Commission to grant a rehearing [or reargument] therein, and in support of said petition respectfully shows:

I. [Here set out specifically the matters claimed to be erroneously decided, with a brief statement of the alleged errors, in conformity with § 1.15 of the Rules of Practice.]

Wherefore petitioner prays that a rehearing [or reargument] be granted in the above-entitled case and that the Commission enter such further order or orders in the premises as to it may seem reasonable and just.

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Dated at

6

19__.

(Petitioner's signature)

(Office and P. O. Address) (Signature of attorney or registered practitioner) (Office and P. O. Address)

[Add showing as to service see § 2.2a, supra]

2.5 Form of reparation statement under § 1.5.

IMPORTANT: Before making out statement, read § 1.5 carefully.

CLAIM NO. OF RICHARD ROE UNDER THE DECISION OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION IN DOCKET NO.

The undersigned hereby certifies that this statement has been checked against the records of this company and found correct.

2.6 Application for relief under section 4 (1) of the Act.

Interstate Commerce Commission Commission's number----Fourth Section Application Carrier's number....

Company, by

its

The [official title], hereby petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to establish rates [or fares, or charges, or classifications] hereinafter set forth without observing the long-and-short-haul [or aggregate-ofintermediates] provision of section 4 (1) of the Interstate Commerce Act. [If rates, etc., are to apply over the lines of more than one carrier, the application should show that it is made for and on behalf of all such carriers, naming them, or if made for or on behalf of all carriers parties to a particular tariff, reference may be made by Interstate Commerce Commission number to such tariff for the names of such carriers.]

I. [State fully the rates, charges, etc., which it is desired to establish, the routes over, and the articles or classes upon which they are to apply, and names or descriptions of the points of origin and destination. See Note A, following.]

II. [State fully names or description of intermediate points at which it is desired to maintain higher rates, etc., and rates, etc., at such points or a sufficient number of such points to illustrate the situation, including the points at which the highest and lowest rates, etc., in excess of those at more distant points would apply. Distances between all points shown should be included in this statement. See Note A, following.]

III. This application is based upon the following facts which present all of the circumstances and conditions relied upon by your petitioner in justification of the relief herein prayed: [Make a complete and accurate statement as to the necessity for the proposed changes, and all of the circumstances and conditions relied upon as justifying the relief prayed. See Note A, following.]

IV. [Give specific reference to any proceeding pending before or determined by the Commission, by docket number, and report citation, if any, which may have any bearing upon, or be in any wise related to the rates, etc., sought to be established. If none, state that fact.]

NOTE A: When more convenient this information may be given in an exhibit or exhibits, and here referred to: "As stated in exhibit attached to and made a part hereof." Information required under each numbered section, as above, should be shown in a separate exhibit.

2.7a Application for admission to practice before the Commission under § 1.1b, paragraph (a).

6-

I, hereby apply for admission to practice before the Interstate Commerce Commission under rule I-B, paragraph (a) of the Rules of Practice of the Commission, and submit the following: 1. I reside at

County,

(Street number)

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2. I was admitted to practice as an attorney at law by the Court of_-_-_-_-_-_-_- on the day of-----1----, and am now a member of the bar of that court; I have never been suspended or disbarred from practice before any court (state here any exception)

State of

County of------

SS:

(Signature of applicant)

------,

being first duly sworn, on his oath deposes and says: I am the person named in the foregoing application for admission to practice before the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the statements of facts therein contained are true.

(Signature of applicant)

Subscribed in my presence, and sworn to before me, this------ day of

[SEAL]

19__.

Commission expires---------

(Title)

I,

CERTIFICATE

court of hereby certify that__ the above-named applicant for admission to practice before the Interstate Commerce Commission, is duly admitted to practice as an attorney at law by the said court, and is now in good standing as a member of the bar of said court.

Commission, hereby certify that---the above-named applicant for admission to practice before the Interstate Commerce Commission, possesses all the requisite qualifications under rule I-B, paragraph (a), of the Rules of Practice before the Commission, and move and recommend his admission to practice under such rules.

2.7b Application for admission to practice before the Commission under § 1.1b, paragraph (a).

,

I, hereby apply for admission to practice before the Interstate Commerce Commission under rule I-B, paragraph (b), and submit the following: 1. I reside at

State of

(City)

(Street number)

2. My occupation is

(City)

My office address is

County,

(Street number)

County, State of

My employment now is

During the last five years my employment and my occupation have been as

follows:

Here state any additional facts relied upon to show that applicant is possessed of the necessary legal and technical qualifications to render valuable service to parties before the Commission and competent to advise and assist them in proceedings before the Commission:

STATE OF

County of--------------- ss:

(Signature of applicant)

being first duly sworn, on his oath deposes and says: I am the person named in the foregoing application for admission to practice before the Interstate Commerce Commission, and that the statements of facts therein contained are true.

(Signature of applicant)

Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this

The undersigned, registered practitioners before the Interstate Commerce the above-named applicant for admission to practice before the Interstate Commerce Commission, possesses all the requisite qualifications under rule I-B, paragraph (b) of the rules of practice before the Commission, and move and recommend his admission to practice under such rules.

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Dated this

day of

19--.

2.8 Oath to be taken by practitioners upon admission, to be filed with the Commission.

Interstate Commerce Commission

I, [Name in full, printed or typed] do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will demean myself as a practitioner before this Commission, uprightly and according to law; and that I will support the Constitution of the United States.