Massey v. Haynie

THOMAS, Justice.

This controversy evidently revolves around Sec. 440.20(4 and 5) of Workmen’s Compensation Law, F.S.A. which provides that in the event an employer.,,controverts the right of an injured employee to compensation, the employer shall file with the Commission on or before the 21st day after he knows of the injury notice that the claim is disputed. The notice is required to contain certain information pertinent to the injury together with reasons for declining payment of compensation.

Since the first installment of compensation becomes due the 14th day after the employer is apprised…