Alaska Statutes 23.30.122 – Credibility of witnesses
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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 23.30.122
- action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
- 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.
The board has the sole power to determine the credibility of a witness. A finding by the board concerning the weight to be accorded a witness’s testimony, including medical testimony and reports, is conclusive even if the evidence is conflicting or susceptible to contrary conclusions. The findings of the board are subject to the same standard of review as a jury’s finding in a civil action.