Substantial Evidence

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1. Is mere uncorroborated rumor substantial evidence under Ang Tibay?
2. An agency says it need not consider the respondent’s relevant authenticated records because the complainant filed first…
3. A decision merely says complaint sustained and gives no explanation of the disputed issues or evidentiary basis. Which …
4. A tribunal admits material that strict judicial procedure might exclude. Does that admission alone either invalidate th…
5. An agency invokes lack of time to copy its investigator’s conclusion without checking the record. Does that satisfy ind…
6. Explain why a transcript filled with competing counsel assertions may still lack substantial evidence.
7. A tribunal adopts an investigator’s recommendation because it is busy. Explain the required independent evaluation.
8. Distinguish relaxed evidence reception from substantial evidentiary support.