Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998
54Interpleader
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54 Interpleader
A person may apply to the Court for directions as to parties to be served and procedure to be followed if the person –
(a) is being sued, is about to be sued or may be sued by 2 or more persons making competing claims in respect of –
(i) personal property in the person's possession or under the person's control; or
(ii) proceeds from a disposition of that property; and
(b) is uncertain as to whom the property or proceeds belong; and
(c) expressly disclaims any personal interest in, or claim to, any part of the property or proceeds in dispute.