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Klotz v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided January 14, 1920PublishedCited by 3 opinions

Appeal from Louisa District Court. — Oscar Hale and James D. Smyth, Judges. Action by a sendee to recover damages for a failure to deliver a telegram promptly. Opinion states the facts. Verdict and judgment for the plaintiff in the court below. Defendant appeals.

1Opinion of the CourtGaynor, J.

1. Telegraphs AND TELEPHONES : interstate message: limitation on liability. This action is brought by the' sendee to recover for failure to deliver a telegram within a reasonable time after it was received by the company. The following is a copy of the telegram for the failure to deliver which within a reasonable time suit is brought:

“Have position for clarionetist with Arcadian Latest Singing Orchestra, 10 weeks tour, starting next Sunday Salary $30 per week solid time. Rehearsals in progress. Can you come first train. Wire answer quick.”

This telegram was delivered to the company in Chicago,…

2Cases cited31 opinions

  1. Adams Express Company v. CroningerSupreme Court of the United States · 1912
  2. Boston & Maine Railroad v. HookerSupreme Court of the United States · 1914
  3. Primrose v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1894
  4. Edwards v. ElliottSupreme Court of the United States · 1874
  5. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. v. Warren-Godwin Lumber Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1919

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Nester v. Western Union Telegraph Co.District Court, S.D. California · 1938
  2. Frederick v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1920
  3. Dunning v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Nebraska Supreme Court · 1922

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