Interveners
/ɪntərˈvinərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Third parties who voluntarily join ongoing litigation to protect their interests without being original parties to the case.
The interveners submitted a brief to support the defendant's position.
Forms
- intervener
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Commentary
Interveners differ from amici curiae by having a direct interest and typically party status, impacting case outcomes more substantially.
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