Mundt v. Northwest Explorations, Inc.

OPINION

COMPTON, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Valerie Mundt appeals the superior court’s refusal to permit her to intervene in a motion to invalidate deeds to property in which she claims an interest. We reverse, and remand the case for further proceedings.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

This action represents the latest chapter in a lengthy dispute between Daniel Ashbrook and Northwest Explorations, Inc. (Northwest) concerning certain parcels of land. In 1990, while litigation between Ashbrook and Northwest proceeded, Northwest recorded a lis pendens on parcels held in Ashbrook’s name. Ashbrook…