Practice question
An interpleader party has a proper counterclaim satisfying all applicable rules. Opponent argues Rule62 categorically excludes every such pleading. Which is correct?
- All claims must be criminal
- Every counterclaim is forbidden
- Only the stakeholder can ever allege a claim
- Interpleader has no responsive pleadings
- Section5 expressly permits counterclaims and other listed claims as provided by the Rules
Legal references
- Rules1 and62–70, special civil actions and specific procedural provisions: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html
- 2019 amendments AM19-10-20-SC, retained special civil action provisions: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-10-20-sc_2019.html
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