New York Court of Appeals

William M. Wilson, Respondents v. Ann Maria Deen, Appellant

November 12, 187874 N.Y. 531

Summary

The Court reversed the lower court's cancellation of a written lease, holding that the lease is binding and that prior oral promises to furnish furniture do not invalidate it. The written instrument merges all prior negotiations, and no fraud or mistake was shown to justify equitable reform.