Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Johnsey

BOOKHOUT, Associate Justice.

— Appellee, Davis Johnsey, sued appellant, Western Hnion Telegraph Company, for an alleged delay in transmission and delivery of two messages sent to himself from Green-ville, Texas, on June 23, 1906, in the care of W. C. Rea, at Roff, Indian Territory. The two messages in the order filed, are:

“Greenville, Texas, 6-23-1906.

To Davis Johnsey,

Care W. C. Rea, Roff, I. T.

Tour mother very low. Come at once.

(Signed) L. H. Johnsey.”

“Greenville, Texas, 6-23-1906.

To Davis Johnsey,

Care W. C. Rea, Roff, I. T.

Mother died at 12:20 p. m.. (Signed) V. Johnsey.”

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