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· 4/24/1989

United States of America, and Ann Erwin, Intervening v. City of Chicago, William C. Bigby, and Ann Erwin, Intervening v. City of Chicago

Citations

  • 870 F.2d 1256

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  • comparing the case to the equity proceedings Dickens lampooned in Bleak House
  • comparing the case to the equity proceedings Dickens lampooned in Bleak House
  • “The purpose of the requirement is to prevent a tardy intervenor from derailing a lawsuit within sight of the terminal.” (citation omitted)
  • interest is less than a property right

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Judges: Posner, Coffey, Manion

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