Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

FEDERAL COURT RULES 2011 - RULE 18.02

  (1)   An application for relief by way of interpleader must be made:

  (a)   if a proceeding has been started against the stakeholder in relation to the property in dispute--by filing an interlocutory application in the proceeding; or

  (b)   if paragraph   (a) does not apply--by filing an originating application, joining each claimant as a respondent.

  (2)   If an application is made under paragraph   (1)(a), the interlocutory application must be served:

  (a)   on each party to the proceeding who claims any interest in the property in dispute; and

  (b)   personally on each claimant who is not a party to the proceeding.