Section 2309. Claimant’s statement of claim; service thereof

(a) Within the time required by the order, each claimant interpleaded shall file a statement of claim against the defendant and any money or property paid or delivered by said defendant pursuant to an order of the court.

(b) The form and verification of the statement shall be the same as a complaint in a civil action.

(c) Following the allegations relating to the claim against the defendant, the interpleaded claimant may include in his or her statement, under the heading of ‘‘Additional Matter’’ any allegations relevant to the claim of any other claimant or party.

(d) A copy of the statement shall be served upon the plaintiff, and any other interpleaded claimant and upon the defendant if the defendant has not disclaimed all interest in the action.

The provisions of this Rule 2309 adopted July 10, 1939, effective January 22, 1940; amended December 16, 1983, effective July 1, 1984, 13 Pa.B. 3999; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2274. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (190609) to (190610).