Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Horn
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from District Court, Hopkins County; R. D. Porter, Judge. Action by A. R. I-Iom against the Western Union Telegraph Company. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHodges, J.
A. R. Horn, the appellee, sued the appellant for damages claimed as the result of an alleged delay in the transmission of the following telegram: “Mt. Vernon, Texas, May 16, 1910. Sam Smith. 1311 Grove Street, North Fort Worth, Texas. Bill Horn’s baby died last night 10 :30. Come at once. J. W. Condrey.” The petition alleged that the appellant, through its agent, contracted and agreed to deliver this telegram within a specified time, and failed to do so. It further charged negligence in the transmission and delivery of the telegram without reference to the special contract. Upon a trial…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. BirchfieldCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1896