Pope v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

This was an action on the case brought by appellant in the Madison County circuit court against appellee for a failure on the part of appellee to promptly forward and deliver the following message:

“ St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 7, 1875.

“To Abrold & Abkold, Attorneys, Atlanta, Georgia:

“ Money will be with Peri no Brown by twelve; don’t sell.

“(Signed) Johtt D. Pope.”

The declaration alleges that defendant was and is a telegraph company, owning wires, and engaged in transmitting messages for compensation between St. Louis, Mo., and Atlanta, Georgia; that it was the duty of defendant to transmit and…