The Baker Bros.’s Empirical Analysis

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3 federal appellate · 1 district ·

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1. ““We have to come out full speed, because, if not, coming out slowly, the tide would set us. down against anything on the end or against the comer of the pier. * * * “Q. And you backed out faster? A. Yes, sir. “Q. And the tide pulled you down against. the Augustine? A. Yes, sir. “Q. Before backing out, you did not request anyone to move those boats? A. No, sir. “Q. And you backed down — you knew that strong tide was there? A. Yes, sir, * * * “Q. You were in a tight place, and you knew it? A. Yes, sir. “Q. You knew you had a close shave to get out, didn’t you? A. Yes, sir; but it is customary that you work around those piers in very close quarters.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. The Messenger

2. ““The Augustine was at rest, in full view, in clear weather, and in broad daylight. The tug Baker Bros., being in the slip between Piers 5 and 6, which it had entered that day, backed out of the slip at full speed; the slip being so full of canal boats that the tug could not turn around. The tide at that time was ebb and strong.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. The Messenger