554.7303  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 the consignee 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.

Section History: Early form

  [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 554.7303]

Internal References

  Referred to in § 554.7403


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