New Jersey § 12a:7-303
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:7-303, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:7-303.
a. Unless the bill of lading otherwise provides, a carrier may deliver the goods to
a person or destination other than that stated in the bill or may otherwise dispose
of the goods, without liability for misdelivery, on instructions from: (1) the holder of a negotiable bill; (2) the consignor on a nonnegotiable bill, even if the consignee has given contrary
instructions; (3) 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 tangible bill or in control of the electronic bill;
or (4) the consignee on a nonnegotiable bill, if the consignee is entitled as against
the consignor to dispose of the goods. b. Unless instructions described in subsection a. of this section are included in
a negotiable bill of lading, a person to which the bill is duly negotiated may hold
the bailee according to the original terms.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:7-303
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:7-303 cover?
Section 12a:7-303 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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