Vermont § 303 - § 7—303.
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 303 — § 7—303., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 303. § 7—303.
- Diversion; reconsignment; change of instructions (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. (Added 2015, No. 51, § B.3, eff. June 3, 2015.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 303
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 303 cover?
Section 303 ("§ 7—303.") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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