Legal Opinion
Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Gold
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided November 10, 1921No. 1245PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWalthall, J.
A. S. Gold brought this suit against the Western Union Telegraph Company to recover damages in the sum of $800, alleging, as a cause of action, the negligent failure of appellant to deliver to him a telegram, dated October 21, 1919, in words and figures as follows:
‘‘A. S. Gold, First National Bank Bldg., El Paso, Texas. Urgent that you meet me tomorrow morning at Marfa. Leave on night train sure. R. R. Kleinman.”
After the formal parts of the petition it was alleged:
“R. R. Kleinman * * * delivered to the representative and agent of the above-named defendant company * * * for transmission * * *…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. AdamsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1889
- Houston & T. C. R. R. Co. v. ShirleyTexas Supreme Court · 1880
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. TurnerTexas Supreme Court · 1901
- Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Co. v. MichalkeTexas Supreme Court · 1896
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. TrueTexas Supreme Court · 1912
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3Cited by4 opinions
- Western Union Tel. Co. v. HomerTexas Commission of Appeals · 1942
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. HomerTexas Supreme Court · 1942
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. MelearCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1923
- Western Union Tel. Co. v. EstradaCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1951