An unauthorized alteration or filling in of a blank in a bill of lading leaves the bill enforceable according to its original tenor.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 7 - Warehouse Receipts, Bills of Lading and Other Documents of Title.
Part 3 - Bills of Lading: Special Provisions.
Section 7-7-302 - Through Bills of Lading and Similar Documents of Title.
Section 7-7-303 - Diversion; Reconsignment; Change of Instructions.
Section 7-7-304 - Tangible Bills of Lading in a Set.
Section 7-7-305 - Destination Bills.
Section 7-7-306 - Altered Bills of Lading.
Section 7-7-307 - Lien of Carrier.
Section 7-7-308 - Enforcement of Carrier's Lien.
Section 7-7-309 - Duty of Care; Contractual Limitation of Carrier's Liability.