1. (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

   1. (a) the holder of a negotiable bill; or
   2. (b) the consignor on a nonnegotiable bill notwithstanding contrary instructions from the consignee; or
   3. (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
   4. (d) the consignee on a nonnegotiable bill if he is entitled as against the consignor to dispose of them.
2. (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.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10.7-303; 1966 (54) 2716.