The case was opposed by the Family Institute of Connecticut; however, they were denied intervenor status in the case.

The town of Greenburgh also has intervenor status, which gives it official standing in the matter and allows it to take legal action if necessary in the future.

On August 4, along with the ruling, Walker denied Imperial County intervenor status.

Many groups and individuals filed with the energy commission for "intervenor" status, to give them access to information on the pipeline plans.

January 19, Judge Norblad hears arguments over granting intervenor status, and hears discussion of procedural issues for protecting plaintiff birth mothers' anonymity.

They have had intervenor status in a number of Supreme Court of Canada cases including R. V. Ryan.

In January 2007, the McGuinty government formally applied for intervenor status to participate in injunction proceedings.

"This intervenor status would not signify either opposition or support, but give us a seat at the table," Mr. Spano said.

Under intervenor status, the county would receive notice of project reviews, would be able to take part in regulatory commission hearings and could appeal decisions.

In August, Judge Walker heard further requests for intervenor status and ordered a trial set for January 2010.