Pennsylvania § 7402 - Duplicate document of title; overissue.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7402 — Duplicate document of title; overissue., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7402. Duplicate document of title; overissue.
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 section 7105 (relating to reissuance in alternative medium). 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 Pennsylvania § 7402
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7402 cover?
Section 7402 ("Duplicate document of title; overissue.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 7402?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7402" (Pennsylvania). 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 Pennsylvania law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Pennsylvania official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Pennsylvania attorney.
How does Pennsylvania § 7402 apply to my situation?
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