Western Union Tel. Co. v. Cobb
Decision Date | 20 March 1902 |
Citation | 67 S.W. 87 |
Parties | WESTERN UNION TEL. CO. v. COBB. |
Court | Texas Supreme Court |
Action by R. Cobb, Jr., against the Western Union Telegraph Company. There was a judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appealed to the court of civil appeals, which certifies questions. Questions answered.
Wilkins & Vinson, for appellant. J. A. Graham and J. M. Chambers, for appellee.
The court of civil appeals for the Second district certifies the following question:
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