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Commercial Act — Article 864 (Effects of Sea Waybills)

상법 제864조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2018-12-19. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-09-10) — check the Korean original.

(1) In cases where a sea waybill has been issued under Article 863 (1), it shall be presumed that a carrier has received or loaded cargo as stated in such sea waybill.

(2) In the course of delivery of cargo by a carrier, if good cause exists to believe that a receiver is a consignee or his/her agent stated in a sea waybill, a carrier shall be exempted from liability even if the receiver is not the right holder.[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 8581, Aug. 3, 2007]

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