What is the meaning of interpleader?

interpleader is a judicial proceeding where an innocent third party, such as an escrow agent or broker, can deposit with the court property or money that he or she holds and that is subject to adverse claims. The court can then distribute it to the rightful claimant.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). interpleader. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/interpleader/definitions/1156424
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "interpleader" http://smartdefine.org/interpleader/definitions/1156424 (accessed September 20, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, interpleader, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/interpleader/definitions/1156424>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "interpleader" 21 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/interpleader/definitions/1156424>
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