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What is interpleader suit?



Interpleader  Suit  is governed by  section 63  and  Order  XXXIII  of the Civil  Procedure Act.  Interpleader  suit  is a  suit  in  which a person who has no  interest  in  the subject matter  of dispute other  than claims for  his charges or  costs, institutes a suit  for the  purpose  of enabling  the court  to determine the  rightful  claimer  as between more than  one  claimer.  Interpleader  suit  is commenced  by filing  a plaint.  Such Plaint  must disclose facts  showing that  the plaintiff has no any interest  in  the subject matter  save for  charges or costs, it  must also show that   the defendants have  competing  claims among  themselves  severally and the  same  must also show that there is no  collusion between  plaintiff  and any of the defendants. N.B. Interpleader  order  is issued at  the discretion of the Court. See  Sargeant  vs.  Gautama [1967] EA  338. 

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