(a) A copy of the petition shall be served upon the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney.
Rule 2305.Service on and Answer of Plaintiff.
Adopted July 10, 1939 · Last amended April 12, 1999 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 2305 requires the interpleader petition to be served on the plaintiff and provides for the plaintiff's answer.
Full Text of Rule 2305
(b) The plaintiff’s answer, if any, to the petition shall be filed within twenty days of such service and a copy thereof shall be served upon the defendant or the defendant’s attorney.
Plain-English Summary
The plaintiff is entitled to respond to a defendant's bid to interplead. This rule requires a copy of the petition to be served on the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney and provides for the plaintiff's answer, so the plaintiff can contest whether interpleader is proper before the court rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the plaintiff get to respond to an interpleader petition?
Yes. The petition is served on the plaintiff, who may file an answer.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 2305 adopted July 10, 1939, effective January 22, 1940; amended April 18, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1820; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2274. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (190607).
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as: serve interpleader petitionplaintiff answer interpleaderinterpleader service plaintiff