Interpleader vs. Impleader

Interpleader vs. Impleader — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Interpleader and Impleader

Interpleadernoun

(legal) One who makes an interplea.

Impleadernoun

(legal) A procedural device before trial in which a party joins a third party into a lawsuit because that party is liable to an original defendant.

Interpleadernoun

(legal) Motion for a third party to enter into a lawsuit in process because a matter is being adjudicated in which they have an interest.

Interpleadernoun

(legal) Process by which a third party asks a court to determine which of two rival claims is to be honored by the third party.

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