Laclede Gas Company v. Abrahamson

HYDE, Judge.

These cases are consolidated appeals from orders denying motions to intervene in an action to condemn easements in the described lands of defendants for the establishment, maintenance and operation of an underground gas storage reservoir. The question for decision is whether appellants (hereinafter called intervenors) have an absolute right to intervene under Section 507.090 (statutory references are to RSMo. and V.A.M.S.), under the circumstances hereinafter described, in an action which does not seek to condemn arty rights in lands owned by them. We have jurisdiction because the…