Pruitt v. Lambert

This cause was heard by stipulation on bill and answer and comes to us on a direct appeal. The question involved is whether the Chancellor properly enjoined the Meat Cutters and Butchers’ Unions, A.F.L., C.I.O., from picketing the complainant’s place of business.

It is agreed by respective counsel that the operation of his store is purely intra-state and does not affect inter-state commerce in any way. It necessarily follows that Federal Labor Belations statutes have no application either with regard to the rights or responsibilities of the parties or with reference to the jurisdiction of -…