TRAILMOBILE CO. v. WHIRLS

No. 85.

331 U.S. 40 (1947)

TRAILMOBILE COMPANY ET AL. v. WHIRLS.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 14, 1947.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Philip J. Schneider argued the cause for the Trailmobile Company, petitioner. With him on the brief was Morison R. Waite.

Sol Goodman and Ernest Goodman argued the cause and filed a brief for the International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft & Agricultural Workers of America — C.I.O., Local No. 392, petitioner.

Frederick Bernays Wiener argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Acting Solicitor General Washington, Assistant Attorney General Sonnett, Paul A. Sweeney, Oscar H. Davis and Cecelia H. Goetz.

Frank L. Mulholland, Clarence M. Mulholland and Willard H. McEwen filed a brief for the Railway Labor Executives' Association, as amicus curiae, urging reversal.


MR. JUSTICE RUTLEDGE delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case, like Fishgold v. Sullivan Drydock & Repair Corp., 328 U.S. 275, presents a problem in the seniority standing of a reemployed veteran. It arises under § 8 of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940.1 The Fishgold case held that under the Act a veteran is entitled to be restored to his former position plus...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases