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Interpleader before District Justice in certain cases.
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26.—(1) Proceedings by way of interpleader may be instituted by an under-sheriff before a District Justice in any case in which the under-sheriff shall have taken in execution or intended execution any goods, animals, or other chattels under any writ, decree, warrant, or other document, and such goods, animals, or chattels are claimed by some person other than the debtor, and the value or the proceeds of the sale (if any) of such goods, animals or chattels does not exceed twenty-five pounds.
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(2) On the hearing by a District Justice of any interpleader proceedings under this section, the District Justice shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters in issue between the parties, including the amount of and liability for costs, and to make such order thereon as justice shall require.
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