MR BRINK
But it seems much more probable than not, that the two men were at least noddingly acquainted with one another as virtual next door neighbours, living together, living in the same street for a year.  It means with respect, that the woman has probably told the truth and there seems to be no compelling reason to disbelieve her and make a finding that she is prejudiced of on this score.
	If the Panel finds that she has been truthful in her claim that the two men knew each other, then ...