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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Cooley, the consignee of two vessels leaving that port, refused to pay the fee.
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However, that right ceases when the second copy of the consignment note has been handed over to the original designated consignee .
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Sea Waybill Rule 3 imputes the status of agent for the consignee to the shipper-consignor.
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Such a right instilled trust in the written statements by carriers and encouraged consignees to deal with distant and unknown sellers.
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The consignee is then able to sue the carrier directly, but is also subject to the latter's direct suit.
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The issuance of multiple copies was thus intended to assure that the consignee received at least one.
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The matter had come to light when the consignees in New York reported to London that the diamonds were overdue.
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The protection given by the Harter Act to shippers and consignees benefited banks and secured creditors.