Charles Evans Hughes, Funkhouser v. J. B. Preston Company…
“ The Court of Appeals entertained the question presented under the contract clause of the Federal Constitution (art. 1, § 10) and decided that the allowance of interest did not impair the obligation of the contract. 261 N.Y. 140, 184 N.E. 737, 739. The court directed that the item of interest be restored, and from the judgment entered accordingly this appeal is taken.The claim in suit was admittedly for unliquidated damages. There was no provision in the contract with respect to the recovery of interest in case of breach, that is, either for or against such recovery. ”
