Citizens Bank of Forsyth v. Middlebrooks

Head, Justice.

“Whenever a person shall be possessed of property or funds, or owe a debt or duty, to which more than one person shall lay claim of such a character as to render it doubtful or dangerous for the holder to act, he may apply to equity to compel the claimants to interplead.” Code, § 37-1503. The sole question for determination in the present case is whether or not the bank would have been authorized to pay the check drawn by the administrator, and would have been fully protected under the law in doing so.

The defendant alleges that it is a mere stakeholder, and desires to pay the…