Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Chilson
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from District Court, Harris County; Chas. E. Ashe, Judge. Action by Genevieve Chilson against the Western Union Telegraph Company. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHiggins, J.
Suit by appellee for damages resulting from negligent delay in delivery of telegrams.
It was averred: That on August 29, 1906, the plaintiff, aged 21, with her mother, Mrs. M. S. Waller, was visting in Denver, Colo.; that she was the stepdaughter of M. S. Waller, a part of his family, and dependent upon him for support; that upon said date her mother became suddenly and violently ill, and it became necessary to take her to a hospital and that an operation be performed. That plaintiff did not have the necessary funds; that thereupon she wired M. S. Waller upon said date as follows:
“Moved mama…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. AdamsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1889
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. SimpsonTexas Supreme Court · 1889
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. WallerTexas Supreme Court · 1903
- Goodwin v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1913
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. RichardsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1913
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3Cited by7 opinions
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. FinfrockCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1916
- Western Union Tel. Co. v. LaneCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1941
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. GoodwinCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1914
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. WallerTexas Supreme Court · 1921
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. WallerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1917
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