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§ 7-603. Conflicting claims; interpleader

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCommercial Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Commercial Law
Title 7. Documents of Title (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Warehouse Receipts and Bills of Lading: Miscellaneous Provisions (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Commercial Law, § 7-603
§ 7-603. Conflicting claims; interpleader
If more than one person claims title to or possession of the goods, the bailee is excused from delivery until the bailee has a reasonable time to ascertain the validity of the adverse claims or to commence an action for interpleader. The bailee may assert an interpleader either in defending an action for nondelivery of the goods or by original action.

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Added by Acts 2004, c. 95, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2004.
MD Code, Commercial Law, § 7-603, MD COML § 7-603
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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