§20903. Reports not evidence in civil actions for damages
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§20903. Reports not evidence in civil actions for damages
No part of an accident or incident report filed by a railroad carrier under section 20901 of this title or made by the Secretary of Transportation under section 20902 of this title may be used in a civil action for damages resulting from a matter mentioned in the report.
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 20903 | 45:41. | May 6, 1910, ch. 208, §4, 36 Stat. 351. |
The words "civil action" are substituted for "suit or action" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
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