Legal Opinion
Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Thomas
Supreme Court of Florida
Decided July 25, 1939PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtTerrell, C. J.
Yvonne C. Thomas, by her father and next friend, brought this action against Western Union Telegraph Company to recover damages for personal injuries. The trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,500. The said judgment is here for review on writ of error.
It appears that on the 31st of October, 1931, the plaintiff who was at the time ten years old, was run against and knocked down by James Dobson, while riding a bicycle which belonged to him. At the time of the action, James Dobson wore a uniform and cap bearing the legend “Western Union.” The bicycle bore a…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. MichelSupreme Court of Florida · 1935
- City of Panama City v. EytchisonSupreme Court of Florida · 1938
3Cited by5 opinions
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- Wise v. Western Union Telegraph Co., Circuit Court of the 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Duval County1962