TOOL COMPANY v. NORRIS


69 U.S. 45 (1864)

2 Wall. 45

TOOL COMPANY v. NORRIS.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Payne and Thurston for the Tool Company, plaintiff in error.

Mr. Blake, contra.


Mr. Justice FIELD delivered the opinion of the court.

Several grounds were taken, in the court below, in defence of this action; and, among others, the corporation relied upon the proposition of law, that an agreement of the character stated, — that is, an agreement for compensation to procure a contract from the Government to furnish its supplies, — is against public policy...

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