Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the appellant was denied the right to be heard because he could not attend the cantonal hearing.
Decisione estratta
No violation was found because the hearing notice was validly served and the appellant showed no faultless reason preventing attendance.
Motivazione estratta
A party who is properly summoned may be heard in absentia if he declines to participate or puts himself in the position of being unable to attend. The complaint was unfounded.