55. Entitlement to relief by way of interpleader

Where —

a person is under a liability in respect of any debt or in respect of any money, goods or other movable property and he is, or expects to be, sued for in respect of such debt, money, goods or property by two or more persons making adverse claims in respect thereof; or

a claim is made to any money, goods or other movable property taken or intended to be taken by a bailiff in execution of a judgment, or to the proceeds or value of any such goods or property by a person other than the person against whom the judgment is issued, the person under liability or the bailiff may apply to the Court for relief by way of interpleader.