Intervention

Question 1

When can a party intervene as a matter of right?

Answer 1

A party may intervene as a matter of right if it claims an interest in the subject of the case, and if disposing of the case may impair that party’s ability to protect its interests, unless the existing parties adequately represent the would-be intervenor’s interests.

Question 2

When may a court allow permissive intervention?

Answer 2

A court may allow permissive intervention if the intervenor’s claim or defense shares a common question of law or fact with the existing case.