New York Court of Appeals

Peter Phillip, Respondent v. Josette Gallant, Appellant

June 8, 187562 N.Y. 256

Summary

The Court affirmed the judgment, holding that the French defendant is estopped from denying the contract and is bound by its terms, that the plaintiff substantially performed and may recover the contract price minus $75 for minor defects, and that the limitation on mechanics' lien payments was erroneous and the judgment should be modified to deduct those liens.