Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Meyers

Appellee was the sender of the following telegraphic message: “Indianapolis, Indiana, December 20, 1921. Aria King, Pelahatchie, Mississippi. Mother is dead 6:25 this Tuesday evening. Ella Meyers.” Appellant, the telegraph company which accepted the message for transmission, negligently failed to send it, and appellee commenced this action for damages. A trial resulted in a finding and judgment for appellee in the sum of $50.97. A new trial having been denied, this appeal is prosecuted. The only question involved is: Can the sender of a telegram addressed to the sender’s brother in another…