Tampa Aluminum Products Co. v. Watts

This is an appeal by certiorari in a workmen’s compensation case. We have carefully examined the record and find that- the order of the deputy commissioner as approved by the full Florida Industrial Commission is supported by competent substantial evidence except as to the award of attorney’s fees, with which exception cer-tiorari is denied.

As to attorney’s fees petitioners contend that the award in these cases, $600 as to James R. Watts and $4,400 as to Joseph M. Dibbs, were excessive and that the deputy commissioner not only abused his discretion but erred as a matter of law in awarding…