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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 11: UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE
Article 7-A: DOCUMENTS OF TITLE
11 §7-1603. Conflicting claims; interpleader

Universal Citation:
11 ME Rev Stat § 7-1603 (2012 through 125th Legis)
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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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