Hellesen v. Knaus Truck Lines, Inc.

EAGER, Judge.

In this case the trial court sustained a motion to dismiss, and dismissed plaintiff’s first amended petition with prejudice. The suit is one for libel. We have jurisdiction because the prayer of the petition is for $30,000. The petition alleged: that plaintiff was employed by defendant as an over-the-road truck driver, and that he was a member of Local 41 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehouse-men and Helpers of America (which we shall hereafter refer to as Teamsters); that the contract setting forth the “terms and conditions” of plaintiff’s…