Benevolent Intervention [ NEWEST • Overview ]

To qualify as a "benevolent" intervention rather than an intrusion, the act must meet these criteria:

An intervention occurs when a person (the Intervener ) acts with the intention of protecting the interests of another (the Principal ) without being authorized or legally bound to do so. Benevolent Intervention

: The Principal was unable to give instructions, and the Intervener could not reasonably wait for authorization. To qualify as a "benevolent" intervention rather than

Below is a draft of this concept as a feature within a legal code or organizational policy, such as the Draft Common Frame of Reference (DCFR) . Feature: Benevolent Intervention Benevolent Intervention

: If the intervention was justified, the Intervener is entitled to recover reasonable expenses incurred.