Washington Code 62A.7-603 – Conflicting claims; interpleader
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If more than one person claims title to or possession of the goods, the bailee is excused from delivery until the bailee has a reasonable time to ascertain the validity of the adverse claims or to commence an action for interpleader. The bailee may assert an interpleader either in defending an action for nondelivery of the goods or by original action.
[ 2012 c 214 § 703; 1965 ex.s. c 157 § 7-603. Cf. former RCW sections: (i) RCW 22.04.170 and 22.04.180; 1913 c 99 §§ 16 and 17; RRS §§ 3602 and 3603. (ii) RCW 81.32.201 and 81.32.211; 1961 c 14 §§ 81.32.201 and 81.32.211; prior: 1915 c 159 §§ 20 and 21; RRS §§ 3666 and 3667; formerly RCW 81.32.210 and 81.32.220.]
NOTES:
Application—Savings—2012 c 214: See notes following RCW 62A.1-101.
Terms Used In Washington Code 62A.7-603
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080