Meister v. Moore was a United States Supreme Court case that addressed the issue of whether a state court could enforce a contract that was made in another state. The case involved two parties, Meister and Moore, who had entered into a contract in the state of New York. Moore had agreed to pay Meister a certain sum of money in exchange for a certain amount of goods. Moore failed to pay the agreed-upon sum, and Meister sued in a New York court. Moore argued that the New York court did not have jurisdiction to enforce the contract because it had been made in another state. The Supreme Court held that the New York court did have jurisdiction to enforce the contract. The Court reasoned that the contract was valid and enforceable in the state of New York, and that the state court had the power to enforce it. The Court also noted that the contract was not contrary to the public policy of the state of New York, and that the state court had the power to enforce it. In conclusion, the Supreme Court held that the New York court had the power to enforce the contract between Meister and Moore. The Court reasoned that the contract was valid and enforceable in the state of New York, and that the state court had the power to enforce it.

Justice Field delivered the dissenting opinion in Meister v. Moore, arguing that the majority's decision was wrongfully based on a misinterpretation of the law and its application to this case. He argued that under existing statutes, it was not necessary for a plaintiff to prove title or possession of land before being able to bring suit against another party who had taken possession without legal authority. Furthermore, he noted that even if proof of title were required by statute, there is no evidence in this case indicating such an obligation existed at the time when Meister brought his action against Moore. Justice Field concluded by stating that since Meister did not have any legal right or interest in the property at issue prior to bringing his claim against Moore, he should be allowed to recover damages from him as long as he can demonstrate actual injury caused by Moore's wrongful act.