S.C. Code § 36-7-603

Current through 2024 Act No. 209.
Section 36-7-603 - 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.

S.C. Code § 36-7-603

Amended by 2014 S.C. Acts, Act No. 213 (SB 343), s 2, eff. 10/1/2014.
1966 (54) 2716; 1962 Code Section 10.7-603.

2014 Act No. 213, Section 51, provides as follows:

"SECTION 51. This act becomes effective on October 1, 2014. It applies to transactions entered into and events occurring after that date."