Bell v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

The plaintiffs in error filed this suit against the defendant in error, alleging a damage of $2,500, resulting from the negligent failure of the defendant in error to transmit the following telegram:

“October 17, 1928.

“John T. Peavey, 220 Binz Building, Houston Texas.

“Depending on terms and representations made in our correspondence we accept the proposition of trade. Have owner wire confirmation and send his abstracts to me and I will send our abstracts to you for examination. When deeds approved will close. Will pass deeds through John T. Dandridge.

“Ira J. Bell.”

The case was tried to the…