Stewart v. Mabee Oil & Gas Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J.:

This was an action for overtime, liquidated damages and attorneys’ fees under the provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U. S. C. A. par. 201 et seq. Judgment was for the plaintiff. Defendant appeals.

The plaintiff alleged his employment by defendant from January 1, 1939, to May 17, 1941; that he was employed variously as a driller and occasionally as a tool pusher. He alleged that during this time the defendant failed to comply with the wage provisions of the Federal Act and as a result owed him $1,119.11 more than the amount…