Rutherford v. Seven-Up Bottling Co.

DREW, Chief Justice.

In this case the Deputy Commissioner entered an award on March 30, 1955, allowing the claimant $350 as compensation for a permanent partial disability. The carrier made no effort to review this order but payment of the award was not effected until April 23, 1955.

The claimant filed for additional compensation in the amount of 20% of the award for failure to pay the same within 14 days from the date of the order. This claim was made pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 440.20(6) which provides for such additional compensation in the event that the award “is not paid within…