Andhra Pradesh High Court

Inuganti Sobhanadrirao v Muthangi Jaggayya

AIR 1965 AP 17919651 min read
The case in brief30-second read
Facts
The plaintiff admitted liability for part of the property or money claimed by the rival defendants and disputed the rest.
Issue
Whether an interpleader suit is maintainable where the plaintiff admits liability only in part.
Held
An interpleader suit is maintainable to the extent that the plaintiff admits liability and claims no interest in the subject matter other than charges and costs.
Principle
A stakeholder may interplead for the portion of the subject matter he admits holding.
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Facts

  • The plaintiff admitted liability for part of the property or money claimed by the rival defendants and disputed the rest.

Issue

  1. Whether an interpleader suit is maintainable where the plaintiff admits liability only in part.

Held

  • An interpleader suit is maintainable to the extent that the plaintiff admits liability and claims no interest in the subject matter other than charges and costs.

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Citation

Inuganti Sobhanadrirao v Muthangi Jaggayya AIR 1965 AP 179

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