Decision A-0003.96

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision A-0003.96 Gagnon Robert  Federal  French 1996-10-17
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Allowed Unanimous  No Commission  31057A 


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
proof  errors in law  rules of evidence 

Summary:

Claimant suspended for vandalism. Only evidence in the record: a summary of an officer's telephone conversation with employer's representative. Board of Referees' decision set aside by the Umpire: the Board of Referees did not give sufficient consideration to credibility of the evidence. Error of law according to the FCA. The burden of proof was on the Commission. Evidence contradicted at the hearing and testimonies accepted as trustworthy. Umpire's findings adequately explained. Commission must bear the consequences of any shortcomings in the evidence.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
proof  errors in law  burden of proof 

Summary:

Claimant suspended for vandalism. Only evidence in the record: a summary of an officer's telephone conversation with employer's representative. Board of Referees' decision set aside by the Umpire: the Board of Referees did not give sufficient consideration to credibility of the evidence. Error of law according to the FCA. The burden of proof was on the Commission. Evidence contradicted at the hearing and testimonies accepted as trustworthy. Umpire's findings adequately explained. Commission must bear the consequences of any shortcomings in the evidence.


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