Vannoy v. Swift Company

Action under Section 16(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of June 25, 1938, 29 U.S.C.A., Sec. 216(b), to recover alleged unpaid overtime compensation, together with liquidated damages and attorney fees. On application of defendant, and over the objection of plaintiff, the Court ordered a reference, appointed Hon. Harrison White, a member of the Hannibal Bar, as referee, and referred the case to him "for the trial and determination of the issues of law and fact." The referee heard the cause on the issues joined, and found for defendant. Plaintiff filed exceptions thereto, which were overruled…