Queensland Consolidated Regulations

UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 1999 - REG 957

957 Neutrality of applicant

(1) If a stakeholder applies for relief by way of interpleader, the court may dismiss the application or give judgment against the applicant if the court is satisfied the applicant—

(a) has an interest in the property in dispute other than for charges or costs; or

(b) is in collusion with a claimant.

(2) If the enforcement officer applies for relief by way of interpleader, the court may dismiss the application if the court is satisfied the enforcement officer—

(a) has an interest in the property in dispute other than for charges or costs; or

(b) is in collusion with a claimant.

(3) Nothing in this rule affects the power of the court in other cases to dismiss the application or to give judgment against the applicant.