· 9/6/1991
Steinbrecher v. BETTER CONST. CO.
Citations
- 587 So. 2d 492
- 1991 WL 174414
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- holding penalty for late payment of compensation is mandatory where statute states such penalty “shall be paid”
- holding penalty for late payment of compensation is mandatory where statute states such penalty “shall be paid”
- reversing 'portion of order denying claim for 20% penalties on lump-sum settlement amount paid beyond 30-day deadline
- where language of a statute is clear and unambiguous statute must be given its plain and ordinary meaning; use of term \shall\ has a mandatory connotation
- where language of a statute is clear and unambiguous statute must be given its plain and ordinary meaning; use of term “shall” has a mandatory connotation
- “[T]he use of the term ‘shall’ in a statute normally has a mandatory connotation.”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Joanos
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.