Hiestand v. Amalgamated Meatcutters & Butcher Workmen

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Lockett, J.:

This is an appeal by defendant labor union from judgment rendered against it for damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff. The injuries occurred during a lawful labor strike.

The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court, see Hiestand v. Amalgamated Meatcutters & Butcher Workmen, 8 Kan. App. 2d 317, 656 P.2d 783 (1983). Appellee’s Petition for Review was accepted by this court. Major portions of the Court of Appeals opinion written by Judge Spencer are incorporated in this opinion.

Of initial concern is whether the trial court…