Section 4.18 Permissive Intervention

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2. (§4.18) Permissive Intervention

Intervention may be allowed, upon timely application, when:

· a conditional right to intervene is conferred by statute; or

· the applicant’s claim or defense and the main action have a common question of law or fact.

Rule 52.12(b).

In addition, when the validity of a statute, regulation, constitutional provision, or ordinance affecting public interest is questioned and the governmental subdivision or a representative is not a party, the...