Neutrality of applicant
14.10 Neutrality of applicant
(1) Where a stakeholder applies for an interpleader order, the Court may dismiss the application or give judgment against the stakeholder if it is not satisfied that the stakeholder:
(a) claims no interest in the property in dispute except for charges or costs; and
is not colluding with a claimant.
(2) Where a bailiff applies for an interpleader order, the Court may dismiss the application if it is not satisfied that the bailiff:
(a) claims no interest in the property in dispute except for charges or costs; and
is not colluding with a claimant.
(3) Nothing in this rule affects the power of the Court generally to dismiss an application or give judgment against the stakeholder.
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