Sigman v. General Drivers & Dairy Employees Union, Local 563

After the case was called for trial but before any testimony was offered, a conference was held by the court and the attorneys for the parties in the absence of the jury. Mr. Cain was representing the defendants. The following appears in the record as a portion of what transpired at the conference:

“The Court: Incidentally, that was indicated at the pretrial conference in this case, that there are mixed questions of law and fact in this case. The fact questions seem to be these: Whether the local union entered into a contract with Mr. Sigman for his employment at a stipulated fee. If the jury…