Examination of appeals
Article 12
1. No further evidence may be introduced after the first exchange of written pleadings unless the Board of Appeal decides that the delay in offering the evidence is duly justified. 2. No new plea in law may be introduced after the first exchange of written pleadings unless the Board of Appeal decides that it is based on new matters of law or of fact that come to light in the course of the proceedings. 3. Where appropriate, the Board of Appeal shall invite the parties to the proceedings to submit observations on notifications issued by the Board of Appeal or on communications from the other party or from the interveners. The Board of Appeal shall set a reasonable period for submission of the observations. 4. The Board of Appeal shall notify the parties of the closure of the written part of the proceedings.