Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Buchanan

This was an action brought by the appellee against the appellant before the mayor of Attica. In his complaint he alleges, “that on the 23d day of September, 1869, he placed in the hands of the defendant’s agent, at Attica, Indiana, the following message, to wit:

‘Attica, Sept. 23, 1869.

‘R. B. F. Pierce, Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana:

‘When is the White case set for trial? Answer.

James Buchanan.’

“ That said message was left at said office during the usual business hours, and was to be transmitted to said Lebanon, Boone county, Indiana, without delay, the said plaintiff paying in advance for the…