Warehouse receipt
Warehouse receipt: A receipt issued by a person engaged in the business of storing goods for hire, as defined in UCC § 1-201(b)(42). UCC Article 7 governs warehouse receipts. A negotiable warehouse receipt can be transferred to give the holder rights to the stored goods, and the warehouse must generally deliver the goods to the person entitled under the receipt.
What warehouse receipt means
In practice, you will see warehouse receipt in pleadings, motions, orders and court rules. The definition above explains the general meaning. Even so, the meaning can shift with context. Therefore, always read it alongside the rule or document where it appears.
Where warehouse receipt comes up
The term is used across many kinds of cases. For example, you may see it in pleadings, motions and court orders. To see it in context, browse the motions and procedures library or the Learn the Law topics.
Read the source: Bill of sale.
How to research the term
Start with the primary source. For example, if warehouse receipt appears in a federal rule, read the rule itself and its official notes. After that, check your court’s local rules and any standing orders from the judge. In addition, search recent decisions from your own state or federal district. They show how courts read warehouse receipt in practice. Because state rules often differ, our state procedures guide links to each state’s official rules. Above all, make sure the version you read is still in force.
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Why precise terms matter
Legal words often look like everyday words, but they can carry a precise meaning. Because of that, a small misreading can change how you understand a deadline, a duty or a right. Our glossary keeps each definition short and links it to the procedures where it matters.
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Sources last reviewed: 2026-10-24
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