Charles Leonard and Burr Burton, Respondents v. the New York, Albany and Buffalo Electro Magnetic Telegraph Company

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's judgment, holding that the agent Staats was not negligent in failing to stop the vessel and that the damages awarded—difference in market value plus freight to Chicago—were proper. The court also affirmed that the telegraph company was liable for its negligent transmission of the telegram.