Whenever dispute arises over title to land or other property acquired or over the person entitled to the damages awarded or purchase price, the selectmen may deposit the money for such damages or purchase price with the clerk of the superior court for the county in which such land or other property is situate together with a bill of interpleader in equity proceedings, and such deposit shall constitute sufficient tender. The court, after due notice to all claimants is given, shall determine the issues in dispute, and the clerk shall pay over the sum deposited to such persons as the court shall find are entitled thereto.