THE INDIAN BILLS OF LADING ACT, 1856

ACT NO. 9 OF1856 · Enacted [11th April, 1856.] · 3 sections

Section 1.Rights under bills of lading to vest in consignee or endorsee.

Section 2.Not to affect right of stoppage in transit or claims for freight.

Section 3.Bill of lading in hands of consignee, etc., conclusive evidence of the shipment as against master, etc.