Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Kanause
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from Burleson County Court; R. J. Alexander, Judge. Action by A. Kanause and wife against the Western Union Telegraph Company. From a judgment for plaintiffs, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtPleasants, C. J.
This suit was brought by appellees against the appellant to recover damages for the alleged negligent failure of appellant to transmit and deliver with reasonable promptness the following telegram: “Caddo Mills, Texas, May-20, -’10. A. Kanause, Caldwell, Texas — Come. Carry hit with rock. Can’t live. [Signed] John L. Johnson.’-’
The petition alleges, and the evidence shows, the following facts: The person named in the message, Carry, was the minor son of plaintiff, Mrs. Kanause, and the stepson of plaintiff' A. Kanause. Just before the message was sent, the said Carry had been mortally…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. CoffinTexas Supreme Court · 1895
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. WilsonTexas Supreme Court · 1903
3Cited by3 opinions
- Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Co. v. AndrewsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1914
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. ShawCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1943
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1921