Norwich Company v. Wright was a case heard by the United States Supreme Court in 1871. The case involved a dispute between the Norwich Company and Wright, a former employee of the company. The company had sued Wright for breach of contract, claiming that he had failed to fulfill his contractual obligations. The Supreme Court held that the contract between the parties was valid and enforceable. The Court found that the contract was not ambiguous and that the terms of the contract were clear and unambiguous. The Court also held that the company had the right to sue for breach of contract and that Wright was liable for damages. The Court also held that the company was entitled to an injunction against Wright, preventing him from engaging in any further activities that would breach the contract. The Court also held that the company was entitled to recover its costs and attorney's fees. In conclusion, the Supreme Court held that the contract between the Norwich Company and Wright was valid and enforceable and that the company was entitled to an injunction and damages for breach of contract.

In the case of Norwich Company v. Wright, Justice Field delivered a dissenting opinion that argued against the majority's decision to affirm a judgment for damages in favor of the plaintiff. He believed that there was no evidence presented at trial to support such an award and thus it should be reversed. Furthermore, he felt that even if there had been sufficient proof, it would have been improper for the court to grant relief on equitable grounds as opposed to legal ones since this type of action is not within its jurisdiction. Finally, he noted that allowing such awards could lead to abuse by plaintiffs who might seek excessive damages without any real basis or justification. In conclusion, Justice Field disagreed with his colleagues' ruling and advocated for reversing the judgment in order to protect defendants from unjustified damage awards based solely on equity rather than law.