Farrell v. Bendix Corp.

ON PETITION FOR REHEARING

WALDEN, Judge.

We had earlier dismissed appellant’s appeal because of untimeliness, pursuant to Florida Appellate Rules, 1962 Revision, 3.-2(b). Appellant asserts that our decision was incorrect because the last day upon which the appeal could be filed, Friday, December 26, 1969, was a legal holiday and hence appellant was entitled to additional time to the end that the appeal which was actually filed on December 29, 1969, became timely.

The essential question deals with an interpretation of Florida Appellate Rule 3.18, Computation of Time, and more specifically the…