Stumm v. Western Union Telegraph Co.
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of tbe circuit court for Wau-kesha county: MartiN L. Lueok, Circuit Judge. Action, to recover compensation for damages claimed to have been caused by negligence in failing to send and deliver a telegram. Plaintiff applied by letter for employment as a second miller in a mill in Venezuela. He addressed the letter to a firm in New York in response to an advertisement inviting applications for the place.
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Appeal from a judgment of tbe circuit court for Wau-kesha county: MartiN L. Lueok, Circuit Judge. Action, to recover compensation for damages claimed to have been caused by negligence in failing to send and deliver a telegram. Plaintiff applied by letter for employment as a second miller in a mill in Venezuela. He addressed the letter to a firm in New York in response to an advertisement inviting applications for the place. In due time he- received an answer, through Allis-Ohalmers Company of Milwaukee; stating that they were empowered in the matter and stating such things as he would likely…
1Opinion of the CourtMaeshall, J.
Tbe court is of tbe opinion that tbe judgment must be affirmed.
Tbe questions raised are of such nature that it is not thought best to write any extended'opinion in respect to them.
Tbe damages claimed are not fatally speculative. Tbe question on tbat subject is ruled in respondent’s favor by Barker v. W. U. Tel. Co. 134 Wis. 141, 114 N. W. 439, and similar authorities.
*531There was sufficient evidence to carry the case to the jury as to each inquiry in the special verdict. It seems needless to review the record and point out that which was competent as to each particular subject and the reasonable…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Deisenrieter v. Kraus-Merkel Malting Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1897
- Treat v. HilesWisconsin Supreme Court · 1892
- Barker v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1908
- Cash v. KruschkeWisconsin Supreme Court · 1908
- Salvo v. DuncanWisconsin Supreme Court · 1880
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3Cited by4 opinions
- Pfeifer v. Standard Gateway Theater, Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1952
- Wachtel v. National Alfalfa Journal Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1920
- Robinson v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1912
- Nelson v. Goddard & Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1916