Interpleader: Sample Format
Reference draft used in Indian courts — replace the blanks with your own case details.
1. Before the date of the claims hereinafter mentioned G.H deposited with the plaintiff for .
2. The defendant C.D. claims the same 3. The defendant E.F. also claims the same .
4. The plaintiff is ignorant of the respective rights of the defendants.
5. He has no claim upon the said property other than for charges and costs, and is ready and willing to deliver it to such persons as the court shall direct.
6. The suit is not brought by collusion with either of the defendants. 7. The plaintiff claims—
(1) that the defendants be restrained, by injunction, from taking any proceedings against the plaintiff in relation thereto;
(2) that they be required to interplead together concerning their claims to the said property;
(3) that some person be authorised to receive the said property pending such litigation;]
(4) that upon delivering the same to such the plaintiff be discharged from all liability to either of the defendants in relation thereto.
Using this format
This is a reference draft reproduced for study and adaptation. Court rules, court fees and the correct forum vary with the facts and the value of the claim, so have the document checked and filed by an advocate. A defective application can be returned or dismissed even when the case itself is good.
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