3. Basis for Delivery Carrier must deliver the goods to the proper holder of B/L
4. Document of Title. • Transfer of the B/L by the seller to the buyer is deemed to be symbolic delivery[1] of the goods to the buyer [1] 象征性交货 • B/L is a transferable document although in some jurisdictions it is considered as a negotiable instrument.
Unit 1 Definitions
1.1 Definition of "Contract of International Carriage by Sea“
Any contract whereby the carrier undertakes against payment of freight to carry goods by sea from one port to another port in another country.
[1] [„praima „feifi ]初步证据
2. Evidence of Contract
(1) Why is evidence, but not the contract itself? (2) B/L can be overturned[1] (3) To the consignee, B/L is final evidence with 2 exceptions: ① Bad notes. For example, in the B/L, “Package in damaged condition”’ is marked. ② “Unknown” clause. For example, in the B/L, “said to contain” or “unknown” is marked.