In Scotch law. Double distress; a name given to an action, corresponding to proceedings by way of in-terpleader, which may be bronght by a per-son in possession of goods claimed by different persons pretending a right thereto, calling the claimants and all others to settle thelr clalms, so that the party who sues may he liable only “in once and single payment** BelL
Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
