International Ass'n of Machinists v. Axelson, Inc.

CORNELIUS, Chief Justice.

This is an attempted direct appeal from an order of the 188th District Court of Gregg County, Texas, adjudicating William Pegues in contempt for violating a temporary injunction previously entered by that court. Mr. Pegues was fined $500.00 but the fine was suspended on condition that he refrain from violating the injunction in the future.

Axelson obtained the temporary restraining order and temporary injunction to prevent interference with its plant operations during a strike by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO. The union and…