Legal Opinion
Morrison v. Western Union Telegraph Co.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided November 21, 1930No. 749PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Mrs. Josie Morrison brought this suit against Western Union Telegraph Company to recover damages for alleged negligence. The negligence (in so far as found by the verdict of the jury) was defendant's delay in the delivery to plaintiff of a telegram reading as follows:
"March 27, 1927, Borger, Texas
"Mrs. Josie Morrison, 602 West Myrtle St., San Antonio, Texas.
"Luther is very low with pneumonia. Answer. Spencer Sullivan."
The "Luther" mentioned in the telegram was plaintiff's son. It was alleged that, if defendant had promptly delivered the telegram, as it was its duty to do, plaintiff could and…
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