International Brotherhood of Teamsters v. Publix Cab Co.

Following the filing of a complaint in which plaintiffs sought both injunctive relief and damages, the trial court issued a temporary order restraining defendants, who are the plaintiffs in error here (to whom we hereinafter refer as the Union), from doing certain acts including picketing. This was an ex parte proceeding. Ten days later, after a trial, the temporary restraining order was made permanent. Plaintiff, Publix Cab Company (to which we hereinafter refer as Publix or Company), in the meantime joined certain owner-drivers of taxicabs as additional parties plaintiff. The question of…