                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

CONFLICTING CLAIMS; INTERPLEADER (§ 8.7-603)

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 for interpleader. The
bailee may assert an interpleader either in defending an action for nondelivery
of the goods or by original action.

HISTORY: Code 1950, §§ 61-19, 61-20; 1964, c. 219; 2004, c. 200.