Title 11, Chapter 7, Section 303
( 11-7-303)
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 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. |