Warehouse Receipt

/ˈwɛəˌhaʊs rɪˈsiːt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A document issued by a warehouse listing goods stored, evidencing title to the goods and enabling transfer or financing.
    The seller provided a warehouse receipt to prove ownership of the stored cargo.

Forms

  • warehouse receipt
  • warehouse receipts

Commentary

Warehouse receipts are central in secured transactions law; explicit terms should clarify negotiability and transferability.

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