Baum v. A. C. Office Building Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, J.:

This was an action under the fair labor standards act of 1938, sections 201 to 219, Title 29 U. S. C. A., 52 Stat. 1060, for wages, damages, and attorney’s fees as authorized under section 16 (b) of the act, appellant claiming that under the facts set forth in his pleadings and in his opening statement he is entitled to recover under both section 6 (a) and section 7 (a) thereof, which fix a minimum wage and maximum hours for employees “engaged in commerce” or “in the production of goods for commerce.” On objection of defendant to the…