· 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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