Motion to Intervene
/ˈmoʊʃən tuː ˌɪntərˈviːn/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request submitted to a court by a nonparty seeking permission to join an ongoing lawsuit to protect their interests.
The defendant filed a motion to intervene to assert their rights in the case.
Forms
- motions to intervene
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Commentary
The motion to intervene must demonstrate the intervenor’s interest may be impaired by the litigation outcome; courts evaluate timeliness and the nature of the interest.
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