New York Court of Appeals

The Saratoga County Bank, Alexander Stewart and Charles A. Stewart, Appellants v. Joseph M. King and Daniel Bromley…

December 28, 187044 N.Y. 87

Summary

The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's dismissal, holding that a contract containing illegal restraints of trade is wholly void when both parties are at fault, and no remedy may be granted by separating the lawful consideration from the illegal covenant.