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Rule 2315.Order Disposing of Property.

Adopted July 10, 1939 · Not amended since adoption · Last verified June 30, 2026

In one sentenceAt the end of an interpleader, Rule 2315 requires the court to enter an order disposing of the money or property the defendant paid or delivered under an order made under Rule 2307(a).

Full Text of Rule 2315

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Upon the conclusion of the interpleader proceedings, the court shall enter an order disposing of money or property which has been paid or delivered by the defendant in compliance with an order made pursuant to Rule 2307(a).
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Plain-English Summary

When the court grants an interpleader petition, Rule 2307(a) lets it order the money or property the defendant disclaims paid or delivered into court or to a person the court directs. This rule closes the loop: on the conclusion of the interpleader proceedings, the court shall enter an order disposing of that money or property.

The order is the end point for the fund. Rule 2316 then entitles the party ultimately found entitled to recover to payment or delivery of what this order awards, and to execution on any judgment in its favor, even if a claimant was never served as Rule 2308 requires. Rule 2307(c) lets the court order a sale or other disposition of property while the case is pending, and under Rule 2307(b) compliance with the payment order discharges the defendant as to the plaintiff and served claimants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the disputed property finally distributed in an interpleader?

By the court's order disposing of it among the parties found entitled, at the conclusion of the proceedings.

Amendment History

The provisions of this Rule 2315 adopted July 10, 1939, effective January 22, 1940.

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. This rule has not been amended since its adoption. Last verified June 30, 2026. · Official text
Also known as: order disposing property interpleaderdistribute interpleader fundfinal interpleader order