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the pleading which initiates the action is called a complaint of interpleader and not a
cross-complaint
In other words, an interpleader is proper when you possess a property or has an obligation, and
multiple persons is claiming ownership over it or is claiming entitlement to demand from the
obligation. This remedy is afforded not to protect a person against double liability but to protect
him against double vexation.
An interpleader would require conflicting claimants to litigate among themselves to determine
kung sino ba talaga ang bossing. When the court orders the claimants to litigate among
themselves, there is a new action. The pleading which initiated this action is called a
Complaint of Interpleader and not a cross-complaint.
WHEREFORE, petition GRANTED. MTC order REINSTATED. Judgment IFO Ocampo