WALLING v. HALLIBURTON CO.

No. 74.

331 U.S. 17 (1947)

WALLING, WAGE AND HOUR ADMINISTRATOR, v. HALLIBURTON OIL WELL CEMENTING CO.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 14, 1947.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Morton Liftin argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief were Solicitor General McGrath, Arnold Raum, William S. Tyson and Joseph M. Stone.

Ben F. Saye and Paul Sandmeyer argued the cause for respondent. With them on the brief was Gurney E. Newlin. Harry C. Robb entered an appearance for respondent.


MR. CHIEF JUSTICE VINSON delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case brings here a question as to the application of the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act1 to the payment of compensation pursuant to employment contracts similar to those in Walling v. Belo Corp., 316 U.S. 624.

Respondent is engaged in the business of cementing, testing and otherwise servicing oil...

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