McGregor v. Louisville Nashville Railroad Co.

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Willis.

Affirming.

Ernest McGregor sued the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company to enforce his seniority rights as a telegraph operator. He alleged that he had been employed by the defendant about the year 1910 and worked as a telegraph operator until 1920, when he was transferred to night duty as yardmaster at Atkinson, Ky. He continued as night yardmaster at the point named until June 1, 1930, when he was relieved from duty. He then demanded a position as telegraph operator, and was given an assignment, serving in that capacity until July 30, 1930. He was then…