An interpleader suit is generally filed by a person who:
Correct answer: A. Holds property claimed by rival parties without claiming it personally
- A. Holds property claimed by rival parties without claiming it personally
- B. Seeks punishment for a breach of public duty
- C. Claims compensation for personal bodily injury
- D. Asks to reopen a final criminal conviction
Explanation
An interpleader allows a neutral stakeholder to ask the court to determine which competing claimant is entitled to the property. The stakeholder must generally claim no beneficial interest in it, apart from lawful charges or costs.
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