Intervention in support of a party protects a third party from the adverse consequences that an erroneous judgment in a pending dispute could have for it. For that reason, it may join proceedings that are already under way. Joining the third party as an intervener makes the court\u2019s reasoning binding in the relationship between the intervener and the party it supports. If the court refuses intervention, the proceedings between the principal parties continue, but the judgment will not have binding declaratory effect as between the third party that was refused admission and the principal party. A third party has an interest in intervening, first, where the effect of the judgment exceptionally extends to it. It also has such an interest where a judgment adverse to the party it supports could prompt that party to bring a claim against it. Finally, an interest exists where the same right at issue in the proceedings is asserted against the third party and an adverse judgment against the party it supports could make defending its own rights more difficult or complicated.<\/p>\n
This article is neither a legal opinion by attorney Elitsa Markova, attorney Mihail Tomov or a lawyer at Markova, Tomov and Partners, nor advice concerning a particular situation or person. For assistance with a specific case, consult a civil lawyer with experience representing clients in court.<\/em>
\n