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Practice question: Interpleader (Rule 62)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A warehouse holds goods claimed by two buyers. In interpleader, is delivery to court invariably automatic upon filing?
  1. Yes, even without an order.
  2. No; the court may direct payment or delivery if the interests of justice require.
  3. No; delivery can never be ordered.
  4. Yes, because filing forfeits ownership.
  5. No; only the stakeholder may decide custody.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html — Rule 62 sections 1–7: interpleader, qualified stakeholder, court custody and adjudication.

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