(1) The presentation of disputed claims and the conduct of hearings and appeals shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the commissioner for determining the rights of the parties, whether or not such rules and regulations conform to common-law or statutory rules of evidence and other technical rules of procedure.

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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 48-635

  • 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.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

(2) A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings in connection with the disputed claims.

(3) All testimony at any hearing upon a disputed claim shall be recorded, but need not be transcribed unless the disputed claim is further appealed.