👉 In civil litigation, an "interpleader" is a person who appears to represent one party in a case but acts as if he or she has been appointed by another party. Interpleaders are often used in cases where there is a need for multiple parties to be represented at the same time, and they can serve as a bridge between the original parties and their respective attorneys. This can help ensure that each party's legal rights are protected while still allowing other parties to have an opportunity to present