An alteration or addition to a bill of lading after its issuance by a common carrier, without authorization from the carrier in writing or noted on the bill, is void. However, the original terms of the bill are enforceable.
Structure US Code
§ 80103. Negotiable and nonnegotiable bills
§ 80104. Form and requirements for negotiation
§ 80105. Title and rights affected by negotiation
§ 80106. Transfer without negotiation
§ 80107. Warranties and liability
§ 80108. Alterations and additions
§ 80109. Liens under negotiable bills
§ 80110. Duty to deliver goods
§ 80111. Liability for delivery of goods
§ 80112. Liability under negotiable bills issued in parts, sets, or duplicates
§ 80113. Liability for nonreceipt, misdescription, and improper loading
§ 80114. Lost, stolen, and destroyed negotiable bills
§ 80115. Limitation on use of judicial process to obtain possession of goods from common carriers