Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. Brandon

Opinion op the Court by

William; Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Adfirming.

Plaintiff, John Brandon, brought this action against defendant, Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company, to recover damages for its failure to deliver to him a message announcing that his mother was not expected to live. On the first trial of the case the court directed a verdict in favor of defendant. In reversing the case the court said:

“Whether or not Phillips, as a local subscriber, had a right to demand that this message be delivered, or whether or not the company was engaged in the business of delivering messages for…