New Jersey § 12a:7-104
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:7-104, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:7-104.
a. Except as otherwise provided in subsection c. of this section, a document of title
is negotiable if by its terms the goods are to be delivered to the bearer or to the
order of a named person. b. A document of title other than one described in subsection a. of this section is
nonnegotiable. A bill of lading that states that the goods are consigned to a named person is not
made negotiable by a provision that the goods are to be delivered only against an
order in a record signed by the same or another named person. c. A document of title is nonnegotiable if, at the time it is issued, the document
has a conspicuous legend, however expressed, that it is nonnegotiable.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:7-104
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:7-104 cover?
Section 12a:7-104 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 12a:7-104?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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