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| − | A bill of lading is a document in commercial law consisting of a receipt given by a carrier to a shipper of [[goods]], for goods given to the shipper for transportation. | + | A '''bill of lading''' is a document in commercial law consisting of a receipt given by a carrier to a shipper of [[goods]], for goods given to the shipper for transportation. |
In other words, the bill of lading is proof of a contract between the carrier and the shipper and is useful as a document of title proving lawful possession or ownership of the [[goods]] shipped. | In other words, the bill of lading is proof of a contract between the carrier and the shipper and is useful as a document of title proving lawful possession or ownership of the [[goods]] shipped. | ||
[[Category:Shipping Terms]] | [[Category:Shipping Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 14:40, August 10, 2010
A bill of lading is a document in commercial law consisting of a receipt given by a carrier to a shipper of goods, for goods given to the shipper for transportation.
In other words, the bill of lading is proof of a contract between the carrier and the shipper and is useful as a document of title proving lawful possession or ownership of the goods shipped.