Third-Party Intervenor

BDT Investments Inc. as Third-Party Intervenor

C. 01165-2018-00276 • Fifthteenth Civil Court • Guatemala

BDT Investments Inc. as Third-Party Intervenor

This is a commercial summary lawsuit. Administradora de Restaurantes, S.A. sued Lisa, S.A. BDT Investments Inc. sought to intervene as third-party co-defendant supporting Lisa. Administradora challenged BDT’s participation, but all motions were denied. The rulings confirm BDT as part of Lisa’s defense.

Decisions

Fifteenth Civil Court of First Instance
March 21st, 1924
Issues

Whether BDT Investments Inc. could intervene as third-party co-defendant supporting Lisa.

Ruling

The court admitted BDT Investments Inc. as third-party co-defendant for Lisa.

Effect

BDT formally joined Lisa’s defense.

Order

Admits BDT as co-party in case by Administradora

March 21, 2024Fifthteenth Civil Court
Fifteenth Civil Court of First Instance
April 2nd, 2024
Issues

Administradora de Restaurantes filed a revocatoria against the admission of BDT.

Ruling

The court denied the revocatoria, holding that BDT had properly accredited representation and was admitted only as co-defendant, not as substitute for Lisa.

Effect

The admission of BDT remained valid.

Order

Denies Administradora’s motion challenging BDT’s co-party role

April 2, 2024Fifthteenth Civil Court
Fifteenth Civil Court of First Instance
April 26th, 2024
Issues

Administradora filed a clarification and extension request against the 2 Apr 2024 ruling.

Ruling

The court denied the request, finding that the issues raised were substantive matters to be resolved later.

Effect

The prior ruling remained firm, confirming BDT’s participation.

Order

Denies Administradora’s motion against BDT’s admission

April 26, 2024Fifthteenth Civil Court

Conclusion

BDT Investments Inc. was admitted as co-defendant supporting Lisa. Administradora de Restaurantes challenged this twice, but both attempts failed. The outcome strengthened Lisa’s defense by confirming BDT’s role in the case.