Hobbs v. . Telegraph Co.

This is an action to recover damages for mental anguish suffered by plaintiff as the result of the alleged negligent failure of the defendant to deliver, within a reasonable time after its receipt at defendant's office in Lexington, N.C. a telegram addressed to the plaintiff, advising him of his mother's death.

At 9:16 a.m., on 1 September, 1932, a telegram was delivered to the defendant at its office in Monroe, N.C. by Mrs. E. M. Flow, a sister of the plaintiff, for transmission and delivery to the plaintiff, at his home near Lexington, N.C. which was in words as follows:

"Monroe, N. Car. 9:16…