Mothersill D.I.S.C. Corp. v. Petroleos Mexicanos, S.A.

Abe Ashcanase sought intervention in an admiralty action, arising from a series of contracts to construct a marine transportation system in Mexico, after the parties to the original action reached a settlement agreement. The district court allowed the intervention of right and subsequently entered judgment for the intervenor, awarding him payment due for services he performed concerning the Mexican project, 112 FRD 87 (E.D.Tex.1986). Because we conclude that the intervention was improper under the circumstances of this case, we reverse.

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This case began as an admiralty action between parties…