Where the residence of a party is unknown, or the party is an infant or other person under legal disability, or being legally capable, refuses to accept payment, or if for any reason it is doubtful to whom any award should be paid, the petitioner may pay the same to the court administrator of district court, to be paid out under the direction of the district court; and unless an appeal is taken, as hereinafter provided, such deposit with the court administrator shall be deemed a payment of the award. The award when deposited shall not draw interest from the date of deposit.