§ 28:7-603. Conflicting claims; interpleader.

Current through October 23, 2012

If more than one person claims title or possession of the goods, the bailee is excused from delivery until he has had a reasonable time to ascertain the validity of the adverse claims or to bring an action to compel all claimants to interplead and may compel such interpleader, either in defending an action for non-delivery of the goods, or by original action, which ever is appropriate.

                
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(Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 731, Pub. L. 88-243, § 1.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE COMMENT

Prior Uniform Statutory Provision

Sections 16 and 17, Uniform Warehouse Receipts Act; Sections 20 and 21, Uniform Bills of Lading Act.

Changes

Consolidation without substantial change.

Purposes of Changes

The section enables a bailee faced with conflicting claims to the goods to compel the claimants to litigate their claims with each other rather than with him.

Definitional Cross References

"Action". Section 1-201.

"Bailee". Section 7-102.

"Delivery". Section 1-201.

"Goods". Section 7-102.

"Person". Section 1-201.

"Reasonable time". Section 1-204.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 28:7-603.

1973 Ed., § 28:7-603.