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Practice question: Interpleader (Rule 62)

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Must a stakeholder invariably have no interest whatsoever to bring interpleader?
  1. Yes, without exception.
  2. No; any disputed ownership claim qualifies.
  3. No; an interest in whole or part is permitted if the claimants do not dispute it.
  4. No; the stakeholder may decide the dispute first.
  5. Yes, unless the amount is small.

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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