2013 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 11: UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE
Article 7-A: DOCUMENTS OF TITLE
11 §7-1603. Conflicting claims; interpleader
Part 6: WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS AND BILLS OF LADING: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
7-1603. 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. [2009, c. 324, Pt. A, 2 (NEW); 2009, c. 324, Pt. A, 4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
2009, c. 324, Pt. A, 2 (NEW). 2009, c. 324, Pt. A, 4 (AFF).
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