§24.1 Introduction

• Jurisdiction: Washington

§24.1 INTRODUCTION

Washington's CR 24 allows intervention into ongoing lawsuits by two methods—as a matter of right and by permission. The rule is interpreted liberally to promote efficient resolution of controversies by bringing together in a single forum at the same time all persons whose interests may be affected by the litigation. The rule creates a pragmatic approach, based upon the facts and circumstances of each case, to analyze the interests of the proposed intervenor and those of the...