Tippin v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

Action for $979 damages alleged to have been sustained by plaintiffs by reason of defendant’s failure to transmit and deliver a telegram. Trial by court without a jury. No declarations of law were asked or given, except a request by defendant for a peremptory instruction at the close of plaintiff’s case to tbe effect that under the pleadings, tbe evidence and the law, plaintiffs were not entitled to recover anything, except nominal damages — the price of the telegram— and costs, which the court refused to give. No evidence was offered by the defendant. Finding and judgment for plaintiffs for…