közbelépés

Közbelépés is a Hungarian legal term that translates to "intervention" or "intercession." It refers to the act of a third party becoming involved in an ongoing legal process or dispute. This intervention can take several forms and is usually initiated by someone who is not originally a party to the case but has a legal interest in its outcome.

There are two main types of intervention in Hungarian law: voluntary and mandatory. Voluntary intervention occurs when a third party chooses to join the proceedings to support one of the existing parties or to assert their own rights related to the subject of the litigation. Mandatory intervention, on the other hand, is initiated by a court order when it determines that a third party must be included in the lawsuit because their rights or obligations are directly affected by the court's decision.

The purpose of közbelépés is to ensure that all relevant parties and interests are considered in a legal dispute, leading to a more comprehensive and just resolution. It allows individuals or entities to protect their stakes when their interests are at risk due to ongoing litigation between others. The rules governing intervention are detailed in Hungarian civil procedure law.