Section III: The facts.

In support of their claims, the parties have the burden of alleging the facts on which they are based.

The judge may not base his decision on facts that are not in the debate. Among the elements of the debate, the judge may take into consideration even facts that the parties would not have specifically invoked in support of their claims.

The judge may invite the parties to provide such explanations of fact as he considers necessary for the resolution of the dispute.