Superimposed Clause

Summary of Superimposed Clause

A notation on the face of a Bill Of lading (read this and related legal terms for further details) that indicates a defect in the cargo or its mode of transport. Such notations include “received in damaged condition”and “on deck stowage.”A bill of lading bearing such clauses is said to befoul or unclean and will be unacceptable for presentation under a letter of credit (read this and related legal terms for further details) unless that instrument specifically authorizes bills of lading bearing such clauses.

(Main Author: William J. Miller)