(a) Grounds(1)Generally. Interpleader is a procedure where one holding money or property subject to adverse claims may seek to avoid multiple liability by joining in a single action anyone who asserts or may assert claims to the money or property.(2)By a Plaintiff. A plaintiff may join as a defendant anyone who asserts or may assert a claim to the money or property.(3)By a Defendant. A defendant may seek interpleader through a crossclaim or counterclaim.(4)Propriety of Interpleader. Interpleader is proper even though: (A) the claims, or the titles on which the claims depend, do not have a common origin or are adverse and independent rather than identical; or(B) the party requesting interpleader denies liability in whole or in part to any or all of the claimants.(b) Release from Liability upon Deposit or Delivery. A party requesting interpleader under Rule 22(a) may move the court for an order discharging that party from liability to the claimants. The court may discharge the party upon: (1) the party's deposit in court of the money claimed; or(2) the party's delivery of the property as the court directs.(c) Relation to Other Rules. This rule supplements-and does not limit-the joinder of parties allowed by Rule 20.Amended effective 1/1/2017.