Montana Title 25. Civil Procedure MT R RCP Rule 24.Intervention

(1) is given an unconditional right to intervene by statute; or

(2) claims an interest relating to the property or transaction which is the subject of the action, and is so situated that disposing of the action may as a practical matter impair or impede the movant's ability to protect its interest, unless the existing parties adequately represent that interest.

(1) In General. On timely motion, the court may permit anyone to intervene who:

(2) By a Government Officer or Agency. On timely motion, the court may permit a state governmental officer or agency to intervene if a party's claim or defense is based on:

(3) Delay or Prejudice. In exercising its discretion, the court must consider whether the intervention will unduly delay or prejudice the adjudication of the original parties' rights.