interplead
verb
in·ter·plead ˌin-tər-ˈplēd 
interpleaded or interpled also interplead; interpleading; interpleads
intransitive verb
: to go to trial with each other in order to determine a right on which the action of a third party depends
Word History
Etymology
Anglo-French enterpleder, from enter- inter- + pleder, plaider to plead — more at plead
First Known Use
1567, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
interplead
verb
in·ter·plead ˌin-tər-ˈplēd
transitive verb
: to bring (adverse claimants) into court by interpleader
the defendants can interplead injured stock purchasers if they fear the latter may have a superior claim…to the agents' illicit profits
R. C. Clark
compare implead, intervene R. C. Clarkintransitive verb
: to go to trial with each other in order to settle adverse claims to property held by or an obligation owed by a third party (as an insurance company)
may be joined as defendants and required to interplead when their claims are such that the plaintiff is or may be exposed to double or multiple liability Official Code of Georgia Annotated
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