Legal Opinion
United States of America, Cross-Appellant v. Central Gulf Lines, Inc., Etc., Cross-Appellee
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided October 9, 1992No. 91-3789PublishedCited by 44 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EMILIO M. GARZA, Circuit Judge:
This appeal involves damage to famine relief cargo destined for East Africa. The United States sought recovery against the carrier, Central Gulf Lines, Inc. (“CGL”), on 52 claims for cargo damage. The district court entered judgment in favor of the United States on 37 of those claims in the amount of $3,092,344.51 plus prejudgment interest. CGL appeals the judgment against it, arguing primarily that there was insufficient evidence establishing CGL’s liability for damage to cargo. The United States cross-appeals, contending that the district court (1) erred in…
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