If an interpleaded party fails to plead as required by Rule 2309(a) the defen- dant may move the court to enter a judgment forever barring such party from asserting any claim against the defendant set forth in the petition for interpleader.
Rule 2314.Judgment Barring Claim.
Adopted July 10, 1939 · Last amended April 18, 1975 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 2314 lets the defendant move for a judgment forever barring the claim of an interpleaded party who fails to file a statement of claim as required.
Full Text of Rule 2314
Plain-English Summary
A claimant who does not pursue its claim loses it. This rule lets the defendant move the court to enter a judgment forever barring the claim of an interpleaded party who fails to file a statement of claim as Rule 2309 requires — clearing away dormant claims so the contest is among the claimants who do pursue their claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to an interpleaded claimant who does not file a claim?
The defendant may obtain a judgment forever barring that party's claim.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 2314 adopted July 10, 1939, effective January 22, 1940; amended April 18, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1820.
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: judgment barring claim interpleaderdefault interpleaded claimantbar claim interpleader