· 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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