Stanley Forman Reed

“ Petitioner contends that the state courts erred in sustaining a judgment for respondents. It is argued that the latter failed to satisfy the burden of proof that the particular activities of the respondents constituted engaging 'in (interstate) commerce.' We are of a contrary opinion. The agreed statement of facts, which was part of the record both for purposes of petitioner's motion to dismiss and respondents' motion for summary judgment, constitutes sufficient evidence to support the state courts' ruling in this matter. ”

“ After making findings of fact in conformity with the stipulation, the trial court dismissed the respondents' complaint. [3] The Appellate Division [4] and Court of Appeals [5] affirmed the lower court decision on the theory that the nature of the employer's general business activity-not the activities of employees on a particular job-determined whether an employee was 'engaged in (interstate) commerce' within the meaning of Section 7 (a) of the Act. ”