contents unknown

contents unknown
An expression used in filling out bills of lading importing that the carrier has received certain packages described as containing, or purporting to contain, certain specified articles, the actual contents of which were unknown to the carrier. A qualifying phrase in a bill of lading which permits the shipper to show that a quantity of goods greater than that shown by the bill of lading was delivered by him to the carrier. 13 Am J2d Car § 283.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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