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Brewer v. Argo-Collier Truck Lines Corp.

Tennessee Supreme Court

Decided December 31, 1979PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

HENRY, Justice.

The primary question raised by this cer-tiorari proceeding is whether state or federal law governs in a suit instituted under a collective bargaining agreement.

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Statement of the Case

a. The Pleadings

This suit was instituted by twenty-four (24)1 over-the-road drivers against their employer, Argo-Collier Truck Lines Corporation, seeking to recover additional compensation under a contract between Argo-Collier and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America. This contract, known as the Master Freight Agreement, covered the…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Vaca v. SipesSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
  2. Local 174, Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers v. Lucas Flour Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1962
  3. Republic Steel Corp. v. MaddoxSupreme Court of the United States · 1965
  4. Smith v. Evening News Assn.Supreme Court of the United States · 1962
  5. Thomas v. Transport Insurance Co.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1976

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Blair v. Allied Maintenance Corp.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1988
  2. Blair v. Allied Maintenance Corp.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1988
  3. Blair v. Allied Maintenance Corp.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1988

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