Scope Of Examination And Rules Of Evidence

(1) In any hearing before the Appeals Tribunal or the Board of Review, witnesses may be examined regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant and material to the issues to be determined at such hearing. The rules of evidence applicable at such hearing shall be as provided for in T.C.A. Section 4-5-313. (2) The Appeals Referee, Board Member or Special Master assigned to hear the appeal may rule on and decide any question concerning the admissibility of evidence or procedural questions of law. (a) It shall not be ground for objection that testimony will be inadmissible at the hearing if, in the discretion of the Appeals Referee, Board Member or Special Master presiding, the testimony sought appears reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. (3) If an objection to proffered evidence is sustained by the Appeals Referee, Board Member or Special Master, the examining party or attorney may make a specific offer of what the examining officer or attorney expects to prove by that evidence. (4) Repealed.