# RCW 62A.7-603: RCW 62A.7-603: Conflicting claims; interpleader

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-603

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 62A.7-603
- **Heading:** RCW 62A.7-603: Conflicting claims; interpleader
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 62A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-603

## 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.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 62A.7-101 RCW 62A.7-101: Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-101.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-102 RCW 62A.7-102: Definitions and index of definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-102.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-103 RCW 62A.7-103: Relation of Article to treaty or statute.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-103.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-104 RCW 62A.7-104: Negotiable and nonnegotiable document of title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-104.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-105 RCW 62A.7-105: Reissuance in alternative medium.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-105.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-106 RCW 62A.7-106: Control of electronic document of title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-106.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-201 RCW 62A.7-201: Person that may issue a warehouse receipt; storage under bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-201.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-202 RCW 62A.7-202: Form of warehouse receipt; effect of omission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-202.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-203 RCW 62A.7-203: Liability for nonreceipt or misdescription.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-203.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-204 RCW 62A.7-204: Duty of care; contractual limitation of warehouse's liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-204.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-205 RCW 62A.7-205: Title under warehouse receipt defeated in certain cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-205.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-206 RCW 62A.7-206: Termination of storage at warehouse's option.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-206.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-207 RCW 62A.7-207: Goods must be kept separate; fungible goods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-207.md)
- [RCW 62A.7-208 RCW 62A.7-208: Altered warehouse receipts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T62A_C7_S7-208.md)

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