Supreme Court of Alabama July 1, 1913 (Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Dunlap)

MAYFIELD, J.

— This action is in case, to recover damages on account of delay in the delivery of the following telegraphic message: “Jemison, Ala. Laura Dunlap, Wilsonville, Ala. Come at once for your father is almost dead. Ivan Langston.” The message was received at the sending office between 8 and 9 a. m., April 16, 1912, and reached the delivering office at 9 a. m.