Pierce v. Reynolds

Writ of error was granted in this case primarily for the purpose of determining whether a summary judgment which adjudicates a severed part of a single cause of action is appeal-able. The suit was brought by John B. Reynolds, plaintiff against J. W. Pierce, defendant, pursuant to Section 16(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 29 U.S.C.A., section 216(b), to recover minimum wages and overtime compensation claimed to be owing for the period from January 16, 1955, to May 18, 1956. Defendant’s motion for summary judgment as to all amounts alleged to have accrued after August 20, 1955, was…