Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

COURT PROCEDURES RULES 2006 - REG 2624

    (1)     If a person (the stakeholder ) applies for interpleader relief under rule 2600, the court may dismiss the application or give judgment against the stakeholder unless satisfied that the stakeholder—

        (a)     claims no interest in the disputed property, other than for charges or costs; or

        (b)     is not in collusion with a claimant to the disputed property.

    (2)     If an enforcement officer applies for interpleader relief under rule 2609, the court may dismiss the application unless satisfied that the enforcement officer—

        (a)     claims no interest in the disputed property other than for charges or costs; or

        (b)     is not in collusion with a claimant to the disputed property.

    (3)     This rule does not affect the power of the court in other cases to dismiss an application for interpleader relief or to give judgment against an applicant for interpleader relief.