Massabni Bros. v. United States

DISSENTING OPINION

Lawrence, Judge:

I regret that I am unable to concur in the conclusion reached by my associates in this case.

The question for determination is whether the imported fabric is finished or ornamented with more than one row of straight hemstitching adjoining the hem.

The testimony of the witnesses, with special reference to the number of rows of straight hemstitching on illustrative exhibit A, representing the items in dispute, is so conflicting that little real assistance is to be gained from it.

’ Three witnesses testified for the plaintiff and eight for the Government. Of the…