Definition

A legal process where a person asks the court to decide which of two parties has the right to a claim against them.

Example

The insurance company filed an interpleader to resolve the conflicting claims from two beneficiaries.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the term interpleader?

Yeah, isn't it something to do with legal claims?

Exactly! It's when a third party helps decide who really has the claim.

That makes sense, it sounds like a useful process in law.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interpleader is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "plead" (from Old French *pleder*, meaning to plead or argue). The term refers to a legal procedure where a party involved in a dispute brings in another party to resolve conflicting claims between them.

Memory Tip

Think of a situation where someone is 'between' ('inter-') two parties who are 'pleading' ('plead') their cases. This helps you remember that interpleader is about resolving disputes between different claims.

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