Mississippi Motion to Intervene
What is this form?
A Motion to Intervene is a formal request made to the court allowing a person or entity, not originally involved in a case, to join that case. This motion asks the court to permit the intervenor to participate in the proceedings based on a legitimate interest in the matter being decided. This document helps ensure that all parties relevant to a dispute have an opportunity to be heard, differentiating it from other motions that might address issues only among existing parties.
Key parts of this document
- Title of the motion and court information.
- Identification of the party wishing to intervene.
- Statement of the legal grounds for intervention.
- Details of the interest that the intervenor has in the case.
- Signature and date from the intervenor or their attorney.
When to use this form
This form is important in situations where an individual or organization has a significant legal interest that may be affected by an ongoing court case. For example, if there is a property dispute and a neighbor feels they will be impacted by the outcome, they may file a Motion to Intervene. It can be used in various scenarios, including child custody battles, environmental lawsuits, and cases involving public policy issues.
Intended users of this form
- Individuals or entities with a legal interest in an ongoing case.
- Parties seeking to protect their rights or interests in litigation.
- Attorneys representing clients who wish to intervene in a matter.
How to complete this form
- Identify the parties involved in the case, including the title and court information.
- Clearly state your interest in the case and the reasons for your intervention.
- Provide any necessary legal grounds that support your request to intervene.
- Include relevant facts that substantiate your interest and potential impact.
- Sign and date the form, ensuring it meets any additional requirements for filing.
Does this form need to be notarized?
In most cases, this form does not require notarization. However, some jurisdictions or signing circumstances might. US Legal Forms offers online notarization powered by Notarize, accessible 24/7 for a quick, remote process.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to establish a clear legal interest in the case.
- Missing critical information or documents required for the motion.
- Not adhering to the time limits for filing an intervention.
- Forget to sign the motion before submission.
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Legal use & context
- A Motion to Intervene enables affected parties to actively participate in legal proceedings.
- This motion must be filed correctly to prevent dismissal.
- Adhering to court timelines and local rules is essential for the motion's success.
What to keep in mind
- A Motion to Intervene allows third parties to join a case.
- This document must specify a legitimate interest in the litigation.
- Ensure compliance with local rules for successful filing.
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A motion for intervention, in the context of family law, is a petition by an interested party to testify to the best interests of a child when the existing parties cannot adequately protect a child's best interests.
The entry into a lawsuit by a third party into an existing civil case who was not named as an original party but has a personal stake in the outcome. The nonparty who intervenes in a case is called an intervenor. The intervener joins the suit by filing a motion to intervene.
A : the act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process (as to prevent harm or improve functioning) educational intervention surgical interventions Some women fear a specific intervention, such as being induced, having an emergency cesarean section or going through a forceps delivery.
Someone not originally a party to judicial review proceedings who by order of the court is given status to participate in the proceedings either as a full party or with more limited rights.
In law, intervention is a procedure to allow a nonparty, called intervenor (also spelled intervener) to join ongoing litigation, either as a matter of right or at the discretion of the court, without the permission of the original litigants.
Intervention in legal cases is most common in child custody litigation. If you want to intervene in a legal case whether with the plaintiff, with the defendant, or on your own with independent claims against either party you must first file a motion and ask the judge's permission.
A motion to intervene, in a divorce for instance, is a request by someone other than the wife or the husband to come into the case because that third party says they have an interest of some sort in the case.
