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FEDERAL COURT RULES 2011 - RULE 18.05

Neutrality of stakeholder

    If a stakeholder applies for relief by way of interpleader, the Court will dismiss the application unless the Court is satisfied that the stakeholder:

  (a)   claims no interest in the property in dispute except for charges or costs; and

  (b)   has not colluded with any claimant.

Note:   This rule does not affect the Court's power to dismiss the application or to pronounce judgment against the stakeholder for other reasons.


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