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closely related if the Commission finds that such consolidation or contemporaneous consideration will be conducive to the proper dispatch of its business and to the ends of justice and will not unduly delay the proceedings. 4-15Substitution of Parties Upon written request and for good cause shown, the Commission may order the substitution of a party, except that in the case of death of a party, substitution may be ordered without the filing of a written request. 4-16Written Requests (a) Timing. Written requests shall be made at least ten days beforethe hearing. Written requests may be made during the hearing but only for good cause shown and at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. (b) Form; Contents. Any written request, other than one made during a hearing, shall be made in writing to the Commission, shall state the relief sought, and shall be accompanied by an affidavit or legal memorandum setting forth the grounds upon which the written request is based. (c) Service of Written Requests. The moving party shall serve a copy of all written request papers on all other parties and shall file with the Commission the original with proof of service. (d) Memorandum in Opposition. A memorandum in opposition or counter affidavit shall be served on all parties and the original and proof of service shall be filed with the Commission within seven days after being served with the written request. The chairperson of the Commission may order the memorandum in opposition to be filed earlier than the seven-day period. (e) Waiver. Failure to serve or file a memorandum in opposition to a written request and to appear at the hearing may be deemed a waiver of objection to the granting or denial of the written request. A party who does not oppose the written request shall notify the chairperson and opposing counsel or party promptly. 4-17Evidence (a) Form and Admissibility. The Commission shall not be bound by the rules relating to the admission or rejection of evidence but may exercise its own discretion in such matter with a view to do substantial justice. (b) Ruling. The presiding officer shall rule on the admissibility of all evidence. Such rulings may be reviewed by the Commission in determining the matter of the merits. (c) Objections and Exceptions. When objections are made to the admission or exclusion of evidence, the grounds relied upon shall be stated briefly. Formal exceptions to rulings are unnecessary and need not be taken. The presiding 4-6