English Explanatory Dictionary

interpleader

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who makes an interplea.
  2. Motion for a third party to enter into a lawsuit in process because a matter is being adjudicated in which they have an interest.
  3. Process by which a third party asks a court to determine which of two rival claims is to be honored by the third party.

Word forms

interpleader interpleaders

Etymology

From interplead + -er.

Related words

concursus impleader intervention

Translations

Spanish: peticionario Spanish: solicitante
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