222 - Technical rules of evidence or procedure not required. - New York Statutes

§ 222. Technical rules of evidence or procedure not required. The chairman or board in making an investigation or inquiry or conducting a hearing shall not be bound by common law or statutory rules of evidence or by technical or formal rules of procedure, except as provided by this chapter; but may make such investigation or inquiry or conduct such hearing in such manner as to ascertain the substantial rights of the parties.