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§12A-7-303.
§12A-7-303.
(1) Unless the bill of lading otherwise provides, the carrier may
deliver the goods to a person or destination other than that stated in
the bill or may otherwise dispose of the goods on instructions from
(a) the holder of a negotiable bill; or
(b) the consignor on a nonnegotiable bill notwithstanding contrary
instructions from the consignee; or
(c) 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 bill;
or
(d) the consignee on a nonnegotiable bill if he is entitled as against
the consignor to dispose of them. (2) Unless such instructions are
noted on a negotiable bill of lading, a person to whom the bill is
duly negotiated can hold the bailee according to the original terms.
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