# Crown Proceedings Act 1947, Section 16: Interpleader.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The Crown may obtain relief by way of interpleader proceedings, and may be made a party to such proceedings, in the same manner in which a subject may obtain relief by way of such proceedings or be made a party thereto, and may be made a party to such proceedings notwithstanding that the application for relief is made by a sheriff or other like officer; and all rules of court ... relating to interpleader proceedings shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, have effect accordingly.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/10-11/44/section/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crown-proceedings-act-1947/section-16
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