Under interpleader, what happens to the disputed property while the dispute among claimants is resolved?

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Interpleader protects a stakeholder by preventing conflicting claims from moving forward at once. When the holder of disputed property files an interpleader, it deposits the property with the court. The court then takes custody of the property (often described as custodia legis) and holds it safely while the competing claimants litigate to prove who is entitled. This setup prevents the holder from being drawn into multiple suits or paying out to the wrong party, and it ensures there’s a single, definitive resolution before any transfer of ownership.