Building Trades Council of Reno & Vicinity v. Thompson

OPINION

By the Court,

Badt, C.J.:

Concerted action by defendants by way of strike, picketing and boycott resulted in damages to plaintiff which the jury assessed at $250 on the first count and at $6,500 on the second count. If the objective of the concerted action was lawful on either count, the verdict on such count cannot stand. If the objective was unlawful as to either or both counts, the trial judge properly let the case go to the jury on such count or counts. With the exception of certain incidental points of law raised by appellants, and which will later be disposed of, both parties agree…