Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Chappelle

Kirby, J.,

(after stating the facts). Appellant insists that, since the telegram erroneously transmitted was an interstate message, there is no liability on its part, since no claim for damages for its erroneous transmission was made in writing within 60 days after it was filed for transmission. It is true that no claim for the damages suffered because of the negligent transmission of the message was presented the appellant company in writing within 60 days after the message was filed for transmission, but it is also true that the appellee had no knowledge or information that the message had…