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