2012 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 34.1 - UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE
34.1-7-303. Diversion; reconsignment; change of instructions.
(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:
(i) The holder of a negotiable bill; or
(ii) The consignor on a nonnegotiable bill notwithstanding contrary instructions from the consignee; or
(iii) 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
(iv) The consignee on a nonnegotiable 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.
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