Decision 13396

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 13396   Cullen  English 1987-03-30
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Unspecified  No N/A  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
board of referees  jurisdiction  adjournment of hearing 

Summary:

Unable to attend because working and requested an adjournment. I fail to understand why it was refused. Jurisprudence has established that a party to an appeal is not entitled to an adjournment as of right without good reason. Inability to attend is a good reason.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
board of referees  natural justice  defined 

Summary:

A fair hearing means adequate notice, the opportunity to be heard, the right to know what is alleged against a party and the opportunity to answer, including the right to attend the hearing and to be represented, a full opportunity to present one's sideand an impartial tribunal.


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