Legal Opinion
Floyd Sturgeon v. Airborne Freight Corporation, and Teamsters, Local Union No. 745, Etc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided December 26, 1985No. 85-1369PublishedCited by 54 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
GARWOOD, Circuit Judge:
Floyd Sturgeon appeals the district court’s dismissal with prejudice for want of prosecution of his action against Local 745, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America (Local 745). Sturgeon claims the district court abused its discretion by denying his motion for continuance and by dismissing the action. Finding no abuse of discretion, we affirm.
Facts and Proceedings Below
Sturgeon was employed by Airborne Freight Corporation (Airborne) until his discharge on March 30, 1983. He was a member of Local 745, the exclusive…
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