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| board of referees |
special reasons |
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time to appeal to bor and Umpire |
Summary:
It is trite law to suggest the test of special reasons is relatively strict. When established language problems arise, it usually gives rise to considerable probing by the presiding Umpire. On the other hand, as was said by an Umpire in CUB 56437: "... if there was a language problem, the onus was on the claimant to seek assistance in a reasonable and timely manner in order to protect her rights of appeal under the legislation". This was not done in this case and the Umpire confirmed the Board's ruling.
