§24.2 Text of Rule

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§24.2TEXT OF RULE

Rule 24. Intervention

(a)Intervention of Right. Upon timely application anyone shall be permitted to intervene in an action: (1) when a statute confers an unconditional right to intervene; or (2) when the applicant claims an interest relating to the property or transaction which is the subject of the action and he is so situated that the disposition of the action may as a practical matter impair or impede his ability to protect that interest, unless the applicant's interest is adequately represented by existing parties.

(b)Permissive Intervention. Upon timely application, anyone may be permitted to intervene in an action:

(1)When a statute confers a conditional right to intervene; or

(2)When an applicant's claim or defense and the main action have a question of law or fact in common. When a party to an action relies for ground of claim or defense upon any statute...