# Fla. Stat. § 677.603: 677.603 Conflicting claims; interpleader

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIX_C677_PVI_S677.603

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 677.603
- **Heading:** 677.603 Conflicting claims; interpleader
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 677 / Part VI / Section 677.603

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 677.601 677.601 Lost, stolen, or destroyed documents of title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIX_C677_PVI_S677.601.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 677.602 677.602 Judicial process against goods covered by negotiable document of title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIX_C677_PVI_S677.602.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 677.603 677.603 Conflicting claims; interpleader.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIX_C677_PVI_S677.603.md)

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