SHIVERS, Judge.
Claimant appeals the deputy commissioner's order denying claimant's application for a 20% penalty for late payment of benefits due. We reverse.
The issue presented by this appeal is when does an appellate court's order become final for purposes of section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes (1979). We find and hold that an appellate court's order becomes final upon issuance of a mandate, as discussed hereafter.
Claimant was injured in a compensable...
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