2041. A bill of lading is a writing which evidences a contract for the carriage of property.
A bill of lading states, in particular, the names of the shipper, receiver and carrier and, where applicable, of the person who is to pay the freight and carriage charges. It also states the place and date of receipt of the property by the carrier into his charge, the points of origin and destination, the freight as well as the nature, quantity, volume or weight and apparent condition of the property and any dangerous properties it may have.
1991, c. 64, a. 2041; I.N. 2014-05-01; 2016, c. 4, s. 224.