The Commission, on hearing of all complaints, proceedings, contests or controversies, in which it shall be called upon to decide or render judgment in its capacity as a court of record, shall observe and administer the common and statute law rules of evidence as observed and administered by the courts of the Commonwealth.
Code 1950, § 12-57; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 157.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 12.1 - State Corporation Commission
Chapter 5 - Procedure Before the Commission and Appeals
§ 12.1-25. Rules of practice and procedure
§ 12.1-27. Commonwealth to be complainant, etc.; parties entitled to process
§ 12.1-30. Rules of evidence to be as in courts of record
§ 12.1-30.1. Meetings and communications between commissioners and parties or staff
§ 12.1-32. Costs, fees, and expenses
§ 12.1-33. Fine for disobedience of Commission orders
§ 12.1-34. Punishment for contempt
§ 12.1-35. Judgments to be in favor of Commonwealth
§ 12.1-36. Time judgment takes effect; interest
§ 12.1-37. Lien of judgment; docketing
§ 12.1-38. Concurrent jurisdiction of Commission and courts
§ 12.1-40. Method of taking and prosecuting appeals