Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Shaw

Mr. Judge Folley,

of the Commission of Appeals, delivered the opinion for the Court..

This suit was filed by the respondent, R. L. Shaw, seeking damages from the petitioner, Western Union Telegraph Company, for alleged mental anguish suffered by him and his wife, Bessie Shaw, because of their being prevented from attending the funeral of their grandchild due to the failure of the petitioner to promptly deliver a message announcing its death. In a trial before the court without a jury the respondent recovered $500.00 for himself and $500.00 for the use and benefit of his wife. The Court of Civil…