New Jersey § 12a:7-202

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:7-202, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12a:7-202.

a. A warehouse receipt need not be in any particular form. b. Unless a warehouse receipt provides for each of the following, the warehouse is

liable for damages caused to a person injured by its omission: (1) a statement of the location of the warehouse facility where the goods are stored; (2) the date of issue of the receipt; (3) the unique identification code of the receipt; (4) a statement whether the goods received will be delivered to the bearer, to a named

person, or to a named person or its order; (5) the rate of storage and handling charges, unless goods are stored under a field

warehousing arrangement, in which case a statement of that fact is sufficient on a

nonnegotiable receipt; (6) a description of the goods or the packages containing them; (7) the signature of the warehouse or its agent; (8) if the receipt is issued for goods that the warehouse owns, either solely, jointly,

or in common with others, a statement of the fact of that ownership; and (9) a statement of the amount of advances made and of liabilities incurred for which

the warehouse claims a lien or security interest, unless the precise amount of advances

made or liabilities incurred, at the time of the issue of the receipt, is unknown

to the warehouse or to its agent that issued the receipt, in which case a statement

of the fact that advances have been made or liabilities incurred and the purpose of

the advances or liabilities is sufficient. c. A warehouse may insert in its receipt any terms that are not contrary to the Uniform

Commercial Code and do not impair its obligation of delivery under 12A:7-403 or its

duty of care under 12A:7-204. Any contrary provision is ineffective.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:7-202

What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:7-202 cover?

Section 12a:7-202 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.

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