Universal Underwriters v. Anglen

An insurance company appeals from the denial of its motion to intervene in an action against its insured, alleging fraud in connection with the sale of an automobile. The issues are (1) whether a motion for permissive intervention under Rule 24(b), Ala.R.Civ.P., is reviewable by appeal; (2) if so, whether the trial court erred in denying the motion to intervene; and (3) whether a trial court is required to specify in a written order the basis for its denial of the motion to intervene.

In March 1991, Veronda E. Hammond Anglen purchased a used Mitsubishi Eclipse automobile from Serra Automotive,…