What is a motion to intervene?

A motion to intervene is a legal procedure in Massachusetts civil procedure that allows a third party to join a civil case that has already been filed. The motion must be filed with the court, and must explain why the intervener needs to join the court proceedings. Typically, the intervener may be asserting a similar claim against the same defendant, or may have a legal interest in the outcome of the original lawsuit. The motion to intervene must be filed before the final settlement of the lawsuit, or before a verdict is reached, as it requires the court’s review of the relevant facts. A motion to intervene must include: the name and address of the proposed intervener, the legal name of the original lawsuit, the date the lawsuit was filed, the legal basis for intervention, reasons for intervention, and a list of the documents the intervener plans to submit. The court will then review the motion to decide if the proposed intervener should be allowed to join the lawsuit. If the court decides the intervener can join the case, the intervener will be able to take part in the lawsuit as a party. This gives the intervener the ability to present evidence and participate in hearings and negotiations just like the other parties to the case.

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