What is a motion to intervene in an insurance litigation case?

A motion to intervene in an insurance litigation case is a request to be included in an already existing lawsuit. In Oregon, motions to intervene are governed by the rules set out in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure. The motion must be filed with the court and served on all parties to the suit. The motion will need to state why the person or entity is asking to be included and what their interest is in the litigation. Generally, an individual or entity will move to intervene if their rights will be directly and adversely affected if they are not included as a party in the lawsuit. Typically, the court will take the position that the person or entity filing the motion to intervene should have known of their interest in the litigation sooner and should not have waited to file for intervention. The court will decide whether to allow the motion based on a number of factors, including how delaying the motion could affect the outcome of the case. In most cases, the court will require the movant to pay the filing fees and other costs associated with the motion. Depending on the state, the movant may also be required to post a bond to cover the cost of the litigation. If the court decides to grant the motion, then the person or entity who filed the motion will become a party to the lawsuit and can participate in the case just as the original parties. The court may also impose other conditions on the person or entity or their participation.

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