Legal Opinion
Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Beck
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided May 16, 1895PublishedCited by 3 opinions
Trespass on the Case.—Negligence in the delivery of a telegraph message. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Hon. Abner Smith, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the March term, 1895.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Gary
The argument of the appellant seems to concede that the appellant was negligent in the 'delivery of a message sent at 5:45 p. m., December 7, 1893, as follows:
“ Chicago, December 7, 1893.
To Herman Welk, Attorney, Lemont, Ill.:
Have all witnesses here to-morrow at 10 a. m. Lewandowsld case first one, and none other on trial. Answer to 1393 Harvard street, at once.
C. W. Beck.”
The message was upon a blank of the appellant at the head of which was printed:
“ Send the following message subject to the terms ) on back hereof, which are hereby agreed to.” (
And on the back:
“All messages taken by this…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Cole v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1885
3Cited by3 opinions
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- Baxter v. Louisville New Albany & Chicago Ry. Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1896