Smith v. Anderson

O’QUINN, Justice.

August 1, 1933, E. G. Smith operated a motor freight line in Jefferson county, Tex., and other points in the state, under the name of Southern Motor Lines. From August 1, 1933, to September 29, 1934, appellee, Anderson, worked for appellant, Smith, driving a freight truck for which he was to and did receive certain stipulated wages weekly. After he ceased to be an employee of Smith, on December 4, 1934, Anderson filed this suit against Smith to recover compensation for “overtime” at the rate of one and one-third pay, which he alleged amounted to $5,336.80. The right to…