New York § 118 - 118Technical rules of evidence or procedure not required
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 118 — 118Technical rules of evidence or procedure not required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 118. 118Technical rules of evidence or procedure not required
§ 118. Technical rules of evidence or procedure not required. The chairman or board in making an investigation or inquiry or conducting a hearing shall not be bound by common law or statutory rules of evidence or by technical or formal rules of procedure, except as provided by this chapter; but may make such investigation or inquiry or conduct such hearing in such manner as to ascertain the substantial rights of the parties. Declarations of a deceased employee concerning the accident shall be received in evidence and shall, if corroborated by circumstances or other evidence, be sufficient to establish the accident and the injury.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 118
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 118 cover?
Section 118 ("118Technical rules of evidence or procedure not required") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 118?
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