Nebraska Statutes 70-1318. Arbitration board; hearing; testimony; evidence; witnesses
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At the hearing the arbitration board shall hear testimony and receive evidence in person or by deposition relating to the dispute and may continue the hearing from time to time. The arbitration board shall be bound by the rules of evidence applicable in district court. The arbitration board may require a party to submit such evidence as the board may deem necessary or desirable for making its decision and the board is authorized to subpoena witnesses and documents. Opportunity shall be afforded to both parties to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses. The parties may be represented by counsel.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 70-1318
- Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.