Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Haynes

Appellee brought this suit against appellant to recover damages for the alleged negligent failure of appellant to promptly deliver the following telegram:

“San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 3, 1908.

“To C. T. Sanders, Cashier Sealy National Bank, Sealy, Texas. Unless Haynes loan is retired previously, will sell collateral ten o’clock Wednesday, November 4th.

“[Signed] City National Bank.”

The amount of damages sought to be recovered was $2,926, the alleged difference between the market value of certain shares of stock owned by the plaintiff and held by the bank as collateral to secure an indebtedness due…