Wernick v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

Plaintiffs brought an action in the circuit court against Western Union Telegraph Company for damages resulting from the nonreceipt of $200 forwarded by Mary Wernick, in Chicago, to Clara Schonholz, in New York, by means of a Western Union money order. The court entered judgment against defendant for $500 and this appeal followed.

The amended complaint alleges in substance that May 10, 1935, Mary Werniek delivered to defendant at Chicago the sum of $200 in cash, to be transmitted by wire to the other plaintiff, Clara Schonholz, in New York City. Due to an error defendant delivered but $20 to…