James H. Ure, Claimant of the Steamer Gipsey, Appellant v. James M. Coffman and Cyrus Coffman

Mr. Taylor made the following points: 1st. That the appellant was engaged in a lawful business; that he exercised ordinary prudence in the prosecution of his voyage on the night in question; and that the collision was the result of an accident, and not from negligence, misconduct, or want of skill; and that he is in no way responsible for the loss sustained by the appellees. Va. In. Co. v. Millaudon, 11 L. R., 115; Stainbeach v. Rea, 14 Howard U. S. R., 532.