Le Sauvage v. Freedman

OPINION OF THE COURT

Norman C. Ryp, J.

"We sail the ocean blue and our saucy ship’s a beauty; We’re sober men and true, and attentive to our duty.” (H. M. S. Pinafore, Act I, Gilbert and Sullivan [1878].)

"For she is such a smart little craft Such a neat little, sweet little craft Such a bright, little tight little Slight little, light little Trim little, slim little craft”. (Ruddigore II, Act II, Gilbert and Sullivan [1887].)

A. INTRODUCTION

FACTS

In this small claims action, plaintiff-claimant seeks to recover $1,000 for property damage to his 17-foot wooden "Thistle” sloop sailboat ("Old…