Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

While you can find a summons and proof of service forms on the California courts web site, www.courts.ca.gov , there's more to law than just filling out forms. If winning your case is important to you, consult a lawyer.

A complaint in intervention can sometimes be filed and served as an unconditional matter of right (Code of Civil Procedure section 387(b)), or with prior leave of court (CCP 387(a)). Be sure to get leave of court if needed - your question does not specify the reason you seek to intervene.

Forms, or what I would call "templates" because they require more knowledge and effort to complete than merely filling in the blanks, can be found in standard treatises on civil procedure before trial. These in turn are available to the public at county law libraries. You might ask the librarian to assist you in finding West's Cal. Code Forms, Civ. Pro. � 387 Form 1 (6th ed) and Cal. Prac. Guide Civ. Pro. Before Trial Forms Form 2:7 in Rivera, Cal. Prac. Guide: Civ. Pro. Before Trial FORMS (TRG).

Contact me directly if you require further assistance.

If you go to a law library, you should be able to find a complaint in intervention in Ca. forms of Pleading, Hanna Workers' Comp. subrogation, etc. Mr. Stone is correct that merely having a form does not guarantee any degree of success. At a minimum you need to read some horn books [general treatise on the subject] and the local rules of court, and probably have at least a consultation with an attorney experienced in the area.

I assume you are talking about filing to recover money owed you via a so called subrogation incident. I used to both handle subrogation claims and oppose them, and the largest percentage recovery on the liens were always to those who were very familiar with the law and were respected by the opposing side. People who are in pro per do not have those qualities and are going to recived the smallest recovery, with the judge initially telling you you should walk away with nothing so that the case can settle. If there is very much money at stake, you h ave to be willing to spend some for proper legal advice.