Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Williams
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from McLennan County Court; Tom L. McCullough, Judge. Action by P. J. Williams against the Western Union Telegraph Company. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtJenkins, J.
Appellee brought suit to recover of appellant $500 damages on account of the failure of appellant to deliver a telegram sent by appellee to one T. Martin. Appellee was engaged in the business of buying and selling cattle in Texas. On August 21, 1905, he received the following telegram: “Houston, Texas, 8-21-1905. To J. P. Williams, Lorena, Texas — Can you put me up 500 cows at $11 per head by 1st [Signed] T. Martin.” Appellee on same day sent the following reply: “To T. Martin, Houston, Texas — Yes will put you up five hundred head of cows at $11 per head delivered on cars in East Texas,…
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