677.603

Conflicting claims; interpleader.

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677.603 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.

History.—s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 645, ch. 97-102; s. 56, ch. 2010-131.

Note.—s. 7-603, U.C.C.; supersedes ss. 678.16, 678.17.

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Cited in 1 case, 1982–1982 · leading case: Jimani Corp. v. SLT Warehouse Co.

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Jimani Corp. v. SLT Warehouse Co. (1982) fladistctapp “209. [11] Florida Statutes, Section 677.209(4), provides, in pertinent part: "A warehouseman loses his lien on any goods .”

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