Interpleads
/ɪnˈtɜrpliːdz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of interplead; to initiate or present an interpleader action.
The defendant interpleads to resolve multiple claims arising from the same fund.
Forms
- interplead
- interpleaded
- interpleading
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Commentary
"Interpleads" is primarily used as the third-person singular verb form of "interplead," a procedural device allowing a party holding property claimed by others to request the court's assistance in determining rightful ownership.
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