In Foree v. McVeigh, the United States Supreme Court considered the question of whether a contract between two parties was valid and enforceable. The case involved a contract between Foree and McVeigh, in which Foree agreed to pay McVeigh a certain sum of money in exchange for McVeigh's services. McVeigh had performed the services, but Foree refused to pay the agreed-upon sum. McVeigh then sued Foree for breach of contract. The Supreme Court held that the contract was valid and enforceable. The Court noted that the contract was clear and unambiguous, and that both parties had agreed to its terms. The Court also noted that the contract was supported by consideration, meaning that both parties had given something of value in exchange for the other's promise. The Court concluded that the contract was valid and enforceable, and that McVeigh was entitled to the agreed-upon sum of money.

In the case of Foree v. McVeigh, Justice Field delivered a dissenting opinion in which he argued that the court should not have reversed its prior decision in favor of Foree. He noted that there was no new evidence presented to support overturning the original ruling and that it would be unfair for one party to benefit from such an action while another suffered as a result. Furthermore, he argued that if this precedent were allowed to stand then other parties could use similar tactics to their advantage without any regard for justice or fairness. In conclusion, Justice Field believed it was wrong for the Court to reverse its previous decision and urged them instead to adhere strictly by established legal principles when making decisions on cases before them.