McNichols v. International Typographical Union

(after stating the facts as above). Appellant attacks the order appealed.from on two grounds: First, because the court was without jurisdiction. Second, because the court’s construction of the union’s constitution and by-laws was erroneous.

Objection to the court’s jurisdiction was predicated upon the alleged failure of plaintiff to show the amount in controversy exceeded ,$3,000. It was also contended that the necessary diversity of citizenship of the parties was lacking.

The record does not support appellant in either contention. The necessary diversity of citizenship depended upon the…