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Title XXVI TRADE AND COMMERCE

Chapter 400

< > Effective - 28 Aug 1963, 2 histories, see footnote (history) bottom

  400.7-303.  Diversion — reconsignment — change of instructions. — (1)  Unless the bill of lading otherwise provides, the carrier may deliver the goods to a person or destination other than that stated in the bill or may otherwise dispose of the goods on instructions from

  (a)  the holder of a negotiable bill; or

  (b)  the consignor on a nonnegotiable bill notwithstanding contrary instructions from the consignee; or

  (c)  the consignee on a nonnegotiable bill in the absence of contrary instructions from the consignor, if the goods have arrived at the billed destination or if the consignee is in possession of the bill; or

  (d)  the consignee on a nonnegotiable bill if he is entitled as against the consignor to dispose of them.

  (2)  Unless such instructions are noted on a negotiable bill of lading, a person to whom the bill is duly negotiated can hold the bailee according to the original terms.

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(L. 1963 p. 503 § 7-303)


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