Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 218 v. Massie

In January 1993, plaintiff, Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 218 (the Union), sued defendant, Timothy I. Massie, seeking a money judgment totaling $1,350, the amount of a fine assessed against him by the Union hearing board for an alleged violation of the Union constitution. Following a bench trial, the trial court held that the Union hearing board’s finding that defendant violated the Union constitution was against the evidence and, accordingly, entered judgment in favor of defendant. Plaintiff appeals, arguing the court exceeded the appropriate scope of review.

We agree and reverse.

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