New Jersey § 12a:7-402
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:7-402, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:7-402.
A duplicate or any other document of title purporting to cover goods already represented
by an outstanding document of the same issuer does not confer any right in the goods,
except as provided in the case of tangible bills of lading in a set of parts, overissue
of documents for fungible goods, substitutes for lost, stolen, or destroyed documents,
or substitute documents issued pursuant to 12A:7-105. The issuer is liable for damages caused by its overissue or failure to identify
a duplicate document by a conspicuous notation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:7-402
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:7-402 cover?
Section 12a:7-402 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:7-402?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 12a:7-402" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 12a:7-402 apply to my situation?
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