Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Snodgrass

BROWN, Associate Justice.

The Court of Civil Appeals for the Fourth District has certified to this court the following statement and question:

“This suit was brought by the appellee against the Western Union Telegraph Company to recover damages on account of the alleged negligence of the latter in failing to deliver him the following message within a reasonable time.

“ ‘Number 151.

“ ‘Sent by S. A. Z. B. J. Rec’d. by 5 D. H. Received at,

“ ‘Dated, San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 18.

“ ‘To Wm. C. Snodgrass, E.

“ ‘Eo. 345 Main St., Second Floor, Dallas, Texas:

“ ‘Come next train. Mamma sinking.

“ ‘Annie…