Legal Opinion
Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Riviere
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided February 17, 1915No. 5429PublishedCited by 4 opinions
Error from District Court, Williamson County; C. A. Wilcox, Judge. Action by W. P. Riviere against the Western Union Telegraph Company. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtKey, C. J.
W. P. Riviere brought this suit against the Western Union Telegraph Company to recover damages for mental suffering sustained by bis wife, Mrs. N. E. Ri-viere, for tbe negligent failure of tbe Telegraph Company to transmit and deliver in proper time tbe following message:
“Fort Worth, Texas, February 20, 1911.
“Mrs. N. E. Riviere, Taylor, Texas. Come on first train. May pass away at any moment.
“[Signed] Mrs. R. C. Wallis.”
There was a Jury trial, wbicb resulted in a verdict and Judgment for tbe plaintiff for $1,200, and tbe defendant has brought the case to this court by writ of error.
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2Cases cited3 opinions
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. AdamsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1889
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. CarterTexas Supreme Court · 1893
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. KirkpatrickTexas Supreme Court · 1890
3Cited by4 opinions
- Kash v. HurstCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1920
- Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Co. v. AndrewsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1915
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. McCormickCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1922
- Western Union Tel. Co. v. WatsonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1942