Reply by interpleader claimantE+W
Rule 10—(1) An interpleader claimant shall, within 14 days after service on him of the notice under rule 7 (c) or the interpleader notice under rule 8 (c), file—
(a)a notice that he makes no interpleader claim; or
(b)particulars stating the grounds of his interpleader claim to the subject matter,
together in either case with sufficient copies for service under paragraph (2).
(2) The court shall send to each of the other parties a copy of any notice or particulars filed under paragraph (1).
(3) The court may, if it thinks fit, hear the proceedings although no notice or particulars have been filed.