During the pendency of any civil action for partition, any person claiming to be interested in the premises to be assigned or aparted may appear and answer the complaint, and assert his or her rights, by way of interpleader; and the court shall decide upon the rights of all persons appearing as aforesaid, as though they had been made parties in the first instance.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 2 - Partition in Circuit Court.
Section 35-6-20 - Jurisdiction of Circuit Court to Divide or Sell for Division.
Section 35-6-21 - Interpleader.
Section 35-6-22 - Duty of Court to Declare Rights of Parties.
Section 35-6-23 - Determination of Questions of Title and Adjustment of Equities.