Legal Opinion

Monroe Auto Equipment Co., Hartwell Division v. National Labor Relations Board

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided April 18, 1975No. 74--1215PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

JOHN R. BROWN, Chief Judge:

The need for strong principles of res judicata is well illustrated by this case, for it shows how easily an important national policy, enacted into law by Congress, could otherwise be avoided. Having fought one round long and, if not successfully, at least hard, the employer seeks to start all over again. The District Court held it was without power to participate in that endeavor, and we agree.

On July 1, 1964 the Union filed a petition with the Board for a representation election by employees of Employer, Monroe Auto Equipment Company. An election was held on July…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Leedom v. KyneSupreme Court of the United States · 1958
  2. Brooks v. National Labor Relations BoardSupreme Court of the United States · 1954
  3. National Labor Relations Board v. Warren Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1955
  4. National Labor Relations Board v. Monroe Auto Equipment Company, Hartwell DivisionCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1973
  5. National Labor Relations Board v. Monroe Auto Equipment Company, Hartwell DivisionCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1969

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Dan J. Sheehan Company v. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and John T. Dunlop,secretary of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1975
  2. Kaynard v. MMIC, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1984
  3. Blue Arm v. VolkNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1977
  4. The Dow Chemical Company v. M/v Gulf Seas, Its Tackle, Etc., in Rem, Gulf Mississippi Marine CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1979
  5. Kaynard v. Mmic, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1984

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