Tracy v. University of Utah Hospital

HALL, Justice:

Sharon Tracy Voigt (hereinafter “applicant”) appeals the denial of her motion to intervene as a party plaintiff.

On May 15, 1975, Ada Hannah Tracy, applicant’s mother, passed away while undergoing treatment at the University of Utah Hospital. Two of her surviving daughters (the named plaintiffs herein) instituted a wrongful death action against the hospital and joined as defendants several individuals allegedly charged with the care and treatment of the deceased. Applicant, the third surviving daughter, was not included as a party plaintiff.

Several months after the commencement…