Ohio § 1307.504
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1307.504, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1307.504.
(A) A transferee of a document of title, whether negotiable or nonnegotiable, to which
the document has been delivered but not duly negotiated, acquires the title and rights
that its transferor had or had actual authority to convey. (B) In the case of a transfer of a nonnegotiable document of title, until but not after
the bailee receives notice of the transfer, the rights of the transferee may be defeated: (1) By those creditors of the transferor which could treat the transfer as void under section 1302.43 or 1310.36 of the Revised Code ; (2) By a buyer from the transferor in ordinary course of business if the bailee has delivered
the goods to the buyer or received notification of the buyer's rights; (3) By a lessee from the transferor in ordinary course of business if the bailee has
delivered the goods to the lessee or received notification of the lessee's rights;
or (4) As against the bailee, by good-faith dealings of the bailee with the transferor. (C) A diversion or other change of shipping instructions by the consignor in a nonnegotiable
bill of lading which causes the bailee not to deliver the goods to the consignee defeats
the consignee's title to the goods if the goods have been delivered to a buyer in
ordinary course of business or a lessee in ordinary course of business and, in any
event, defeats the consignee's rights against the bailee. (D) Delivery of the goods pursuant to a nonnegotiable document of title may be stopped
by a seller under section 1302.79 of the Revised Code or a lessor under section 1310.72 of the Revised Code , subject to the requirements of due notification in those sections. A bailee that honors the seller's or lessor's instructions is entitled to be indemnified
by the seller or lessor against any resulting loss or expense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1307.504
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1307.504 cover?
Section 1307.504 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1307.504?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1307.504" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 1307.504 apply to my situation?
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