Legal Opinion

Tunnell v. Prior

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided May 1, 1973No. 8174PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

RAY, Justice.

This is an action for overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 29 U.S.C.A. Secs. 201-219. Appellee, Johnny D. Prior, brought suit against Russell Tunnell, Appellant (Defendant), for back wages and overtime, plus penalty and *238attorneys’ fees. Appellant filed a general denial. Trial was had to a jury and, based upon the jury’s verdict, the trial court entered judgment for Appellee Johnny D. Prior in the sum of $4,606.25. Appellant Tunnell has timely filed his appeal and presents one point of error for this court’s consideration.

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2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Wichita Falls & Oklahoma Railway Co. v. PepperTexas Supreme Court · 1940
  2. TA Manning & Sons, Inc. v. Ken-Tex Oil CorporationCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1967
  3. Blakeley v. Fresno Oil Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1948

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Adams v. Texas Compensation Insurance Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1978
  2. Brian Demon Ward v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District (Waco)2008
  3. State v. HarlessCourt of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee · 1980
  4. Walter B. Waldie, III v. Frank Cross, Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District (Waco)1995

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