Legal Opinion

University of Miami, Inc. v. Matthews

Supreme Court of Florida

Decided September 13, 1957PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

WIGGINTON, District Judge.

This case arose under the Workmen’s Compensation. Act, F.S.A. § 440.01 et seq. The Deputy Commissioner found for the claimant, respondent here, and awarded compensation for temporary total disability and medical benefits.

Petitioners seek by certiorari á review of the order entered by the Full Commission affirming the award by the Deputy Commissioner.

Among the points urged for reversal is one dealing with the statute of limitations which was interposed as a defense and vigorously asserted throughout the proceedings. It is this question alone we will treat in this…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Pittman v. Glencliff Dairy Products Co.Supreme Court of Kansas · 1941
  2. Townsley v. Miami Roofing and Sheet Metal CompanySupreme Court of Florida · 1955

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. University of Miami v. EcharteDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1991
  2. Hodges v. State Road DepartmentDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1959
  3. Sherrill v. Fuchs Baking Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1976

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