What is the test for a contract where it appears that a different rule was intended by the parties?

"New York", United States of America

The following excerpt is from Greenberg v. Jerome H. Remick & Co., 129 N.E. 211, 230 N.Y. 70 (N.Y. 1920):

The decision in Martin v. Camp does not extend to a case where it appears, by the express terms of the contract or otherwise, that a different rule was intended by the parties.

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