in·ter·plead·er
ˌin-tər-ˈplē-dər 
: a proceeding to enable a person to compel parties making the same claim against him to litigate the matter between themselves
: one that interpleads
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“Interpleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interpleader. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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interpleader
1 of 2 noun
in·ter·plead·er
ˌin-tər-ˈplē-dər
: a proceeding by which a person compels parties making the same claim against him or her to litigate the matter between themselves see also bill in the nature of interpleader and bill of interpleader at bill sense 3a compare counterclaim, cross-claim, impleader, intervention, joinder
Note: When an interpleader is initiated, the person holding the property or owing the obligation that is the subject of the adverse claims usually must deposit the property or post a bond with the court.
interpleader
2 of 2 noun
: a person who is a party to an interpleader action
Etymology
Noun
Anglo-French enterpleder, from enterpleder, verb
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