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### 217 Matters to be proved
> > (1) Before relief by way of interpleader may be granted, the applicant is to satisfy the Court or a judge by affidavit or otherwise –
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> > > > (a) that the applicant does not claim an interest in the subject matter in dispute, other than for charges or costs; and
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> > > > (b) that the applicant is not colluding with any claimant; and
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> > > > (c) that the applicant is willing to pay or transfer the subject matter into Court or to dispose of it as the Court or a judge may direct.
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> > (2) [Subrule (1)(c)](#GS217@Gs1@Hpc@EN) does not apply where the Sheriff –
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> > > > (a) has seized real or personal property; and
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> > > > (b) has withdrawn from possession in consequence of the execution creditor admitting the claim of the claimant under [rule 224(4)](#GS224@Gs4@EN) .