United States of America, Cross-Appellant v. Central Gulf Lines, Inc., Etc., Cross-Appellee

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• holding that for evidence to be admissible under public records hearsay exception, person making report must have observed matters first hand and acted pursuant to a legal duty
• “CGL could instruct the port tug authorities as to the discharge of cargo, and the port tugs would often follow CGL’s instructions. In addition, CGL independently made the decision to use LASH barges and buoys attached to rope, wire, and concrete blocks.”

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