John Baird, Appellant v. the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of New York, Respondent

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment for the plaintiff, holding that the city was bound by the contract for water meters and that the defendant could not avoid liability by alleging fraud, which was not proven. The Court also clarified the standards for appellate review of factual findings and the effect of acceptance of goods after knowledge of fraud.