Question 548. - A bill of lading is made out covering goods consigned to the order of John Jones. Is it necessary for the bank to endorse it as most railway agents say that they have to have bank's endorsement before they surrender goods?

Answer. - The railway agent has no right to demand the endorsement of a bank, unless the goods covered by the bill of lading are stated to be deliverable to its order and the carriers would be liable for damages arising from the detention of the goods because such a demand was not complied with.