What is a motion to intervene?

A motion to intervene is a legal action in Nebraska civil procedure where someone who is not a party in a lawsuit can ask the court for permission to become part of the lawsuit. In most cases, this person is referred to as an intervenor. A motion to intervene is usually filed when the intervenor has an interest in the lawsuit that could be affected by the outcome of the lawsuit. For example, if a landowner is suing a neighbor for trespassing on their land, another neighbor might decide to file a motion to intervene. This would be because they also have an interest in the lawsuit and their interests could be affected by the outcome. To file a motion to intervene, the intervenor must submit to the court a statement of their interest in the case and their reason for wanting to intervene. The court will then consider the motion and either grant or deny it. If the motion is granted, the intervenor is then considered a party to the action and the case will proceed. At this point, they will be able to offer evidence and arguments and will be bound to the outcome. If the motion is denied, the intervenor has no legal standing in the case and will not be able to participate.

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