Ligon v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

REESE, Associate Justice.

R. E. Ligón instituted this suit to recover of the Western Union Telegraph Company damages for negligence in delivery of the following telegram, sent from Joplin, Missouri, to his wife, Mrs. Visie Ligón, at Tyler, Texas:

“Joplin, Missouri, Feb. 37, 1906.

“Mrs. Visie Ligón,

“136 South Gregg St.,

“Tyler, Texas.

“Walker killed. Answer if you can come.

“(Signed) R. Thrieldkeld.”

The Walker referred to was the brother of Mrs. Ligón and it was alleged that on account of the negligent delay in delivering the telegram to Mrs. Ligón she was not able to be at the funeral and burial of…