Contracts

An interpleader action in Oklahoma real estate is filed when:

AA licensee wants OREC to review a disputed contract
BA broker holds disputed earnest money and files a court action asking the court to determine who is entitled to the funds✓ Correct
CA buyer wants to force a seller to close
DA seller wants to cancel a listing agreement

Explanation

When multiple parties claim the same earnest money held in trust, the broker may file an interpleader action, depositing the funds with the court and asking the court to decide who is entitled to them, relieving the broker of liability.

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