Summary of Issue: Not Signed

Decision A-0444.95 Full Text of Decision A-0444.95

Statutory declarations never signed by the claimant. No explanation why the claimant did not wish to sign them. No other substantiating evidence. The FCA found that there was no evidence on which the BOR could reasonably base its decision.

Decision 25943A Full Text of Decision 25943A

Refer to: A-0444.95

Decision 16621 Full Text of Decision 16621

The attorney for the insured called into question the content of the statement because it was not signed by his client and constituted hearsay. Argument rejected; the insured is identified by his driver's license, a document that is acceptable according to MILLS.

Decision 12658 Full Text of Decision 12658

Although statement was not signed by claimant, Federal Court of Appeal has held that such document is admissible without further formality.

Decision 11556 Full Text of Decision 11556

The law is quite clear, that the first statement made is to be given greater weight than subsequent explanations or comment. CUB 8741 states that one must give more credence to a first declaration even not signed.

Decision 11212 Full Text of Decision 11212

Case law is consistent: more weight must be placed on first statement (even if unsigned, as often happens) than on statement made subsequent to the disentitlement that resulted from first statement.

Decision 10782 Full Text of Decision 10782

At hearing, made attempt to repudiate what he had formally stated; no hesitation in rejecting his subsequent assertions. Case law is consistent: more weight must be given to first statement (even if not signed) than to second.

Decision A-0739.83 Full Text of Decision A-0739.83

No hesitation in rejecting his subsequent statements; the case law is settled: more weight must be given to a 1st statement (even unsigned, which often happens) than to a subsequent statement, according to the Umpire. Upheld by FC without comment.