A/S Krediit Pank v. Chase Manhattan Bank

FREDERICK van PELT BRYAN, District Judge.

Plaintiff A/S Krediit Pank, hereinafter referred to as “Krediit”, moves, pursuant to Rule 12(b), Fed.Rules Civ. Proc., 28 U.S.C., to dismiss the counterclaim for interpleader pleaded in the defendant’s answer on the ground that it fails to state a claim upon which inter-pleader relief can be granted. Defendant, The Chase Manhattan Bank, hereinafter referred to as “Chase”, cross-moves, pursuant to Rules 13(h) and 22 (1), F.R.C.P., and 28 U.S.C. § 1655, for an order (a) interpleading additional parties upon its counterclaim and directing service by…