Walling v. Sondock

HOLMES, Circuit Judge.

Appellees operate an agency engaged in the business of furnishing guards or watchmen to various customers in and about Houston, Texas. The question for decision is whether appellees are subject to the provisions of Sections 6 and 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 1 with respect to those of their employees that are furnished to customers engaged in the production of goods for commerce or the distribution of goods in commerce.

Whether or not the Act, 29 U.S. C. A. § 151 et seq., is applicable in a given instance depends upon the character of the duties performed by…