(a) If a deponent fails to answer a question propounded or a party
upon whom a request is made pursuant to Secs. 18.18 through 18.20, or a
party upon whom interrogatories are served fails to respond adequately
or objects to the request, or any part thereof, or fails to permit
inspection as requested, the discovering party may move the
administrative law judge for an order compelling a response or
inspection in accordance with the request.
(b) The motion shall set forth:
(1) The nature of the questions or request;
(2) The response or objections of the party upon whom the request
was served; and
(3) Arguments in support of the motion.
(c) For purposes of this section, an evasive answer or incomplete
answer or response shall be treated as a failure to answer or respond.
(d) In ruling on a motion made pursuant to this section, the
administrative law judge may make and enter a protective order such as
he or she is authorized to enter on a motion made pursuant to
Sec. 18.15(a).
