New York Court of Appeals

Oliver W. Barnes, Appellant v. George H. Brown, Respondents

April 6, 188080 N.Y. 527

Summary

The Court of Appeals reversed the nonsuit and ordered a new trial, holding that the plaintiff's assignment of an interest in the construction contract was not void, that the transfer of corporate control without unanimous stockholder consent was not void, and that the plaintiff was entitled to the full‑paid stock promised under his contract.