Legal Opinion

Wilson v. Commonwealth

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania

Decided September 27, 1974No. Appeal, No. 1520 C.D. 1973PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

This is an appeal by Marcus R. Wilson from an order of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board), reversing the referee’s determination that he was entitled to compensation. The Board found that the appellant was discharged for wilful misconduct. After a careful review of the record, we affirm.

In unemployment compensation cases, our review is limited to questions of law and a determination as to whether the Board’s findings are supported by the evidence. Questions of credibility and the weight to be given evidence are for the Board. In addition, the party…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Kentucky Fried Chicken of Altoona, Inc. v. Unemployment Compensation Board of ReviewCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1973
  2. Shira v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1973

3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Lake v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1979
  2. Hamel v. Employment Security DepartmentCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1998
  3. Unemployment Compensation Board v. StilesCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1975
  4. Nehi Bottling Co. v. Unemployment Compensation Board of ReviewCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1976
  5. Blount v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1983

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