Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Glass
Court of Appeals of Texas
: Appeal from Titus County Court; W. E. Riddle, Judge. Action by Henry Glass against the Western Union Telegraph Company. From a judgment In favor of plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtWillson, C. J.
Appellee lived in Mt. Pleasant. His sister Dora Todd lived in Greenville. February 24, 1912, E. Todd, son of Dora Todd, delivered to appellant in Greenville, for transmission to appellee in Mt. Pleasant, a telegram as follows: “Green-ville, Texas, 2/24. Henry Glass (colored), Mt. Pleasant, Tex.: Come at once. Your sister Dora Todd dead. E. Todd.” The telegram reached Mt. Pleasant at 8:20 p. m. of the day it was dated, but was not delivered to appellee until about 9:30 a. m. of the next day. Appellee went to Greenville on the first train, leaving Mt. Pleasant after the message was delivered to…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. JeanesTexas Supreme Court · 1895
- Yarborough v. WeaverCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1894
- International & Great Northern Railroad v. HaddoxCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1904
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1897
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