§ Rule 2308 Service of Process on Interpleaded Claimants

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Rule 2308. Service of Process on Interpleaded Claimants

    (a) Within twenty days after the entry of the order of the court directing the interpleader, each claimant interpleaded shall be served, in the same manner as provided for the service of original process, with a copy of the petition and order of the court and a copy of all pleadings theretofore filed in the action.

    (b) A copy of such order shall be served upon the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney.

    (c) The court upon cause shown may extend the time for such service upon motion made either before or after the expiration of such time.

    (d) Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986.

    Note: Original process may be served in any county of the Commonwealth under Rule 402. Subdivision (d) of this rule is therefore rescinded as obsolete.