the definition of a straight bill under different jurisdic tion has different interpretation.
a carrier is entitled to deliver the cargo to a named consignee of a straight bill without requiring production of the original bill. This is because a straight bill is considered merely a receipt for the goods, and not a document of title.
on the other hand, it is well established that a carrier does this at his own peril.
The essence of a straight bills is that they are not negotiable document, same characteristic at that of a Se Waybill. Though the legality impact to arrange a COD for a straight bills without the consignee's consensus differs depends on the jurisdiction.