If the party dispute the validity of the supposed encumbrance, the purchaser may, by petition, compel such party and the supposed encumbrancer to interplead, unless the parties produce and file a disclaimer or receipt from such supposed encumbrancer.
Code 1858, § 3312; Shan., § 5061; Code 1932, § 9216; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-2140.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
§ 29-27-201. Sale for Division Authorized
§ 29-27-202. Application for Sale
§ 29-27-203. Alternative Application
§ 29-27-204. Amendment to Pray Sale
§ 29-27-205. Answer Asking Sale
§ 29-27-206. Commissioners Recommending Sale
§ 29-27-207. Decree for Sale of Estate Situated in Several Counties
§ 29-27-208. Sale of Life Estate
§ 29-27-209. Ascertainment of Encumbrances — Payment
§ 29-27-210. Interpleader of Encumbrancer
§ 29-27-211. Unencumbered Shares Unaffected
§ 29-27-212. Sale Subject to Encumbrance
§ 29-27-213. Purchaser's Rights Under Undisclosed Encumbrance
§ 29-27-215. Security for Purchase Money
§ 29-27-216. Vesting of Title in Purchaser