Siegel v. Goldstone

This is an appeal from an order denying a motion for interpleader. It appears that the defendant was indebted to Bodker & Tanzman who were partners. Plaintiff sues for the amount of the debt under an assignment from Bodker. Tanzman gave written notice to the defendant not to pay the amount to Bodker or his assignee and demanded payment to him. We are of the opinion that the motion for interpleader should have been granted. The plaintiff claimed as the assignee of one partner and the other partner also claimed to be entitled to the payment of the debt which the plaintiff claimed should be paid…