Interpleader orders
14.09 Interpleader orders
On application for an interpleader order, the Court may:
(a) where proceedings in which the applicant is being sued in respect of any of the property in dispute is pending in the Court:
(i) order that a claimant be added as a defendant in the proceedings in addition to or in substitution for the applicant; or
order that the proceedings be stayed or dismissed;
(b) order that a question between the claimants be stated and heard and direct which of the claimants is to be plaintiff and which defendant;
(c) where proceedings in which the applicant is sued in respect of any of the property in dispute is pending in another court – restrain the continuance of the proceedings;
(d) order the applicant to transfer or dispose of any of the property in dispute or pay the proceeds from its sale into the Court or elsewhere;
(e) where a claimant claims to be entitled by way of security for debt to any of the property in dispute – make orders for the sale of any of the property and for the application of the proceeds of sale;
(f) summarily determine a question of fact or law arising on the application; or
make the orders or give the judgment it considers appropriate.
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