Pennel v. Criger

LOWENSTEIN, Judge.

This case involves the denial of the appellant, Greene County’s motion to intervene as a matter of right, under Rule 52.12(a)(2) for the purpose to stay proceedings (to which it is not a party) for wrongful death and injuries. The plaintiffs in the underlying suit are the respondents Pennel. The defendant is Criger. In Ballmer v. Ballmer, 923 S.W.2d 365, 368 (Mo.App.1996), this court noted that for an intervenor to succeed it must meet all three requirements of Rule 52.12(a)(2): (1) an interest in the subject matter; (2) a disposition of the action that may impede the…