Hollingsworth v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

Citations

• 82 Kan. 472
• 108 P. 807
• 1910 Kan. LEXIS 283

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>Damages — Exemplary—Amount of Award — Negligent Delivery of a Telegram. In an action for damages for the failure to deliver a death message, held, that the evidence shows such wanton and reckless disregard of the rights of the plaintiff as to warrant exemplary damages, and that the sum of $700 allowed by the jury is not excessive.</p>