Freeman v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

Judgment affirmed.

S. B. Freeman for himself and as next friend of his minor son, Y. G. Freeman, sued the telegraph company for its failure to deliver a telegram sent by S. W. Roberts from Sparta, Ga., November 21,1887, addressed to Y. G. Freeman, care of S. B. Freeman, Conyers, Ga., stating: “ Will pay your price. Come immediately. Answer.” It was alleged that by the failure to deliver this telegram *231in proper time 8. B. Freeman was prevented from getting employment for liis son with Roberts, as a printer in Roberts’ printing office, at a salary of $25 per month and board for 1888, S. B.…