Uniform Commercial Code
U.C.C. - ARTICLE 7 - WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS, BILLS OF LADING AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
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..PART 3. BILLS OF LADING: SPECIAL PROVISIONS
§ 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 non-negotiable bill notwithstanding contrary instructions from the consignee; or
- (c) the consignee on a non-negotiable 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 non-negotiable 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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