# 39 C.F.R. § 955.10 (2026): (Rule 10) Conferences with the parties

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## Section

- **Citation:** 39 C.F.R. § 955.10 (2026)
- **Heading:** (Rule 10) Conferences with the parties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 39 CFR: Postal Service / Chapter I: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE / Part 955: RULES OF PRACTICE BEFORE THE POSTAL SERVICE BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS / § 955.10: § 955.10   (Rule 10) Conferences with the parties.

## Text

(a) Regardless of whether an appeal will be decided after a hearing or on the written record, the Board may, on its own initiative or at the request of one of the parties, convene a conference to consider:
(1) Simplifying or clarifying the issues;
(2) Obtaining stipulations, admissions, agreements on documents, understandings on matters already of record, and similar agreements to avoid unnecessary proof;
(3) Limiting the number of witnesses and avoiding cumulative evidence;
(4) Settling any of the disputed issues; and
(5) Discussing any other matters that may aid in disposing of the appeal.
(b) The Board will prepare a written summary of any conference with the parties. The written summary will be part of the record.

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