Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Waller
Texas Supreme Court
Error to the Court of Civil Appeals for the Second District, on error from Wichita County. Walker sued the telegraph company and had judgment, which was affirmed on defendant’s appeal. The company then secured writ of error.
1Opinion of the Court
WILLIAMS, Associate Justice.
Defendant in error recovered in the District Court the judgment which was affirmed by the Court of Civil Appeals against plaintiff in error for damages for negligent delay in delivering a telegraphic message sent from Jacksboro, Texas, to Duncan,- I. T., summoning defendant in error to the bedside of his mother who was dangerously ill at the former place. The mother died and plaintiff claimed that, in consequence of delay in delivery of the message, he was unable to reach her before her- death and suffered the mental anguish for which he recovered. Evidence was…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. AdamsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1889
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. LydonTexas Supreme Court · 1891
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. CooperCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1902
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. StilesTexas Supreme Court · 1896
3Cited by21 opinions
- Texas National Guard Armory Board. v. McCrawTexas Supreme Court · 1939
- Charles Scribner's Sons v. S.M.N. MarrsTexas Supreme Court · 1924
- Johnson v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1907
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. SlossCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1907
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. BuchananCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1904
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