New York Court of Appeals

Watson H. Whipple, Respondent v. Brown Brothers Company, Appellant

January 7, 1919225 N.Y. 237

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment for the plaintiff, holding that the written order was void at law because it was procured by fraud in the execution, and therefore the oral contract was enforceable. Parol evidence was admitted to show the fraud, and the plaintiff could recover damages on the oral agreement.