Asher v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

SMITH, Chief Justice.

J. G. Asher brought this action against the Western Union Telegraph Company for damages for mental anguish alleged to have been sustained by him by reason of error in transmission of a telegram received by Asher. A jury trial resulted in a judgment that Asher take nothing by reason. of his suit, and he has appealed.

As stated in appellee’s brief, “appellant alleged that on or about. December 6th, 1935, R. P. Asher, father of appellant, resided with his wife, the mother of appellant, and his unmarried daughter (Gladys), sister of appellant, in the town of Uvalde, Texas.…