Alabama § 7-7-305 - Destination Bills.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 7-7-305 — Destination Bills., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-7-305. Destination Bills.
(a) Instead of issuing a bill of lading to the consignor at the place of shipment, a carrier, at the request of the consignor, may procure the bill to be issued at destination or at any other place designated in the request.
(b) Upon request of any person entitled as against a carrier to control the goods while in transit and on surrender of possession or control of any outstanding bill of lading or other receipt covering the goods, the issuer, subject to Section 7-7-105, may procure a substitute bill to be issued at any place designated in the request.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 7-7-305
What does Code of Alabama § 7-7-305 cover?
Section 7-7-305 ("Destination Bills.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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