62A.7-303 - Diversion; reconsignment; change of instructions. - Washington Statutes

Diversion; reconsignment; change of instructions.

(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 non-negotiable bill notwithstanding contrary instructions from the consignee; or

     (c) the consignee on a non-negotiable 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 non-negotiable 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.

[1965 ex.s. c 157 § 7-303.]