§1458.420. Form of Warehouse Receipt; Essential Terms; Optional Terms

a)         A warehouse receipt need not be in any particular form.

 

b)         A warehouse receipt shall be signed by the customer.

 

c)         Unless a warehouse receipt embodies within its written or printed terms each of the following, the warehouse is liable for damages caused by the omission to a person injured by the omission:

 

1)         The location of the warehouse where the goods are stored;

 

2)         The date of issue of the receipt;

 

3)         The consecutive number of the receipt;

 

4)         A statement whether the goods received will be delivered to the bearer or to a specified person;

 

5)         The rate of storage and handling charges;

 

6)         A description of the goods or of the packages containing them;

 

7)         The signature of an employee or agent of the warehouse.

 

d)         A warehouse may insert in its receipt any other terms that are not contrary to the Act or this Part, or its duty of care.  Any contrary provisions are ineffective.