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· 7/1/1864

Appeal of the Borough of Easton

Citations

  • 47 Pa. 255

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  • holding that hearsay evidence, admitted without objection, may only support a finding if it is corroborated by any competent evidence of record
  • holding that hearsay medical reports, objected or unobjected to, do not constitute substantial evidence
  • holding that a finding of fact based solely on hearsay cannot stand
  • holding that a finding of fact based solely on hearsay cannot stand
  • stating that unobjected to hearsay evidence will be given its natural probative effect if it is corroborated by any competent evidence in the record.
  • stating that “[hjearsay evidence, properly objected to, is not competent evidence to support a finding”

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Judges: Agnew, When

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