What is an interpleader in civil law?

An interpleader is a kind of civil proceeding in which two or more parties have conflicting interests in the same property. In such cases, an interpleader is typically filed in court in order to settle the dispute. In North Dakota, an interpleader is a special procedure in district court where a person or business (the "interpleader") can deposit money or property with the court to resolve conflicting claims involving the same property. The interpleader is someone who has been placed in the awkward position of having multiple claims made against them for the same property and seeks to have the court adjudicate who is entitled to the property. The interpleader is not a party to the dispute but instead deposits the money or property with the court to resolve the conflict. The court then decides who should receive the property. If the interpleader is found to have no legal obligation to the claimants, then the interpleader may be entitled to retain the property without making any payment. In North Dakota, this kind of interpleader may involve a variety of situations, including a landowner being sued by more than one tenant, an employer who receives wages claims from employees, or an insurance company who is liable to multiple claimants for a certain amount.

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