Vivian v. Examining Board of Architects

The appellant board revoked the license of respondent as a professional engineer pur suant to the statute making any “gross negligence, incompetency or misconduct” grounds for such revocation.

The scope of circuit court review of such board determination is prescribed by statute. This court’s scope of review is the same. The issue in this case is whether there is substantial evidence, 4 not to be equated with preponderance of evidence, 5 that supports the board’s find ings, with due weight to be given, to the experience, technical competence, and specialized knowledge of the board. 6 Neither…