As a member of society, you don’t have to “stand on the sidelines” when an issue being debated in court could affect you.

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Whether you are an individual or an organization, there are certain ways you can intervene in a lawsuit if the issue at the heart of the case or its outcome will affect you.

 

There are several types of intervention:

• It is possible to join a party to assist them and support their claims, with the aim of providing assistance and support: a conservatory intervention.
   

• It is also possible to seek recognition of a right that is being contested and thus seek relief against the defendant: an aggressive intervention.
   

• It is even possible to intervene solely during oral arguments to enrich the Court’s deliberations and provide it with a perspective distinct from that already offered by the parties: a friendly intervention.​

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​An intervention can be done at the trial level as well as during an appeal.

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If you would like more information on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact SGL Lawyer.