New York Court of Appeals December 5, 1855 (Patchin v. . the Astor Mutual Insurance Co.)

Denio, J.

I am not able to concur in the ruling by which one of the questions put to the witness, Heath, was excluded. Stebbins, who was qualified by his avocations and experience and his knowledge of his vessel to give an opinion, had testified in positive language to his belief in her entire seaworthiness.