Legal Opinion
William Minnis v. International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Uaw
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided December 16, 1975No. 75--1167PublishedCited by 72 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BRIGHT, Circuit Judge.
Appellant William Minnis appeals a judgment of dismissal entered after a non-jury trial of his claim for damages against the defendant unions. 1 Minnis’ complaint charged the unions with breaching their duty of fair representation to him by failing to adequately prepare and present a grievance against his former employer, General Motors. 2 The principal issue raised on this appeal is whether the district court erred in denying Minnis’ timely demand for a jury trial. Secondarily, if Minnis’ demand for jury reference should have been honored, we must determine whether he…
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