In Everhart v. Huntsville College, the Supreme Court of the United States was asked to decide whether a contract between a college and a student was enforceable. The student, Everhart, had entered into a contract with the college to pay tuition in exchange for the college providing him with an education. The college had failed to provide the education and Everhart sued for breach of contract. The Supreme Court held that the contract was enforceable. The Court reasoned that the contract was valid and binding, and that the college had a duty to fulfill its obligations under the contract. The Court also held that the college was liable for damages for breach of contract. The Court's decision was significant because it established that contracts between students and colleges are enforceable. This decision has been cited in numerous cases since then, and has been used to support the enforceability of contracts between students and colleges.

In the case of Everhart v. Huntsville College, Justice Field delivered a dissenting opinion in which he argued that the lower court's decision should be reversed and remanded for further proceedings. He disagreed with the majority opinion that held that an individual cannot bring suit against a college or university to recover damages for breach of contract when they have not been admitted as students. Justice Field argued that there was sufficient evidence presented by Everhart to establish his claim and thus it should be heard on its merits rather than dismissed outright due to lack of standing. Furthermore, he noted that if this were allowed then individuals would be discouraged from entering into contracts with educational institutions out of fear their claims could never receive proper consideration in court. Ultimately, Justice Field concluded by asserting such an interpretation would lead to unjust results and therefore urged reversal so as to allow Everhart’s claim proceed through litigation without being hindered by technicalities regarding standing requirements