interpleader

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

interpleader

2 of 2

noun (2)

: one that interpleads

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Anglo-French enterpleder, from enterpleder, verb

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1567, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

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