II UKN 722/99
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Supreme Court quashes appeal court ruling for failing to properly evaluate conflicting expert medical opinions on work disability.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court quashed the appeal court's judgment regarding a worker's disability pension claim due to procedural errors in evidence handling. The appeal court admitted a written expert opinion while ignoring a contradictory clinical report and refusing to summon a new expert despite unresolved medical disputes. The court ruled that the lower court violated procedural laws by inadequately weighing conflicting expert findings and failing to address the applicant's mental health issues.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 217 § 2 KPC; Art. 233 § 1 KPC; Art. 385 KPC: A court must adequately evaluate all conflicting expert opinions and cannot dismiss evidence merely because a party requests a new expert if the disputed facts remain unclear.
Keywords
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work disability pension
conflicting expert opinions
procedural violation
evidence evaluation
medical assessment
Cited Legislation
AI generatedArt. 217 § 2 KPC
Art. 233 § 1 KPC
Art. 328 § 2 KPC
Art. 382 KPC
Art. 385 KPC
Art. 18 of the Act of 12 June 1975 on benefits for work accidents and occupational diseases