400.7-303. Diversion--reconsignment--change of instructions. - Missouri Statutes

Diversion--reconsignment--change of instructions.

400.7-303. (1) Unless the bill of lading otherwiseprovides, the carrier may deliver the goods to a person ordestination other than that stated in the bill or may otherwisedispose of the goods on instructions from

(a) the holder of a negotiable bill; or

(b) the consignor on a nonnegotiable bill notwithstandingcontrary instructions from the consignee; or

(c) the consignee on a nonnegotiable bill in the absence ofcontrary instructions from the consignor, if the goods havearrived at the billed destination or if the consignee is inpossession of the bill; or

(d) the consignee on a nonnegotiable bill if he is entitledas against the consignor to dispose of them.

(2) Unless such instructions are noted on a negotiable billof lading, a person to whom the bill is duly negotiated can holdthe bailee according to the original terms.

(L. 1963 p. 503 § 7-303)