Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Young

CONNER, Chief Justice.

— This suit was instituted by appellee, D. J. Young, against the appellant, the Western Union Telegraph Company, for damages because of negligent delay and non-delivery of certain telegrams sent from Canadian, Texas, on September 28, 1908, to himself at Amarillo, Texas, the first message reading: “Mama sick, come home. John Young;” the second message reading: “Mrs. Young is sick; child dead. Joe Allen;” and a reply message hereinafter set forth.

It was alleged in substance that on September 27, 1908, the plaintiff, who resided with his wife and children at Canadian,…