McCann v. Local 12075, District 50, United Mine Workers

Plaintiff was duly elected president of Local 12075 in June, 1965, for a term of 2 years. He voluntarily submitted his resignation as. president in writing to the members of the Local at a duly called meeting held on March 15, 1966. Plaintiff presided at this meeting and by the terms of the resignation it was to be effective April 15, 1966. A vote was taken on acceptance of the resignation and carried by a vote of 253 in favor and 82 against.

At a subsequent regular meeting on April 5, 1966, still conducted by plaintiff as president, he attempted to withdraw his resignation. The members voted…