1307.18 Diversion - reconsignment - change of instructions - UCC 7-303.
1307.18 Diversion - reconsignment - change of instructions - UCC 7-303.
(A) 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:
(1) the holder of a negotiable bill; or
(2) the consignor on a non-negotiable bill notwithstanding contrary instructions from the consignee; or
(3) 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
(4) the consignee of a non-negotiable bill if he is entitled as against the consignor to dispose of them.
(B) 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.
Effective Date: 07-01-1962