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.
Last modified: February 27, 2006