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.
In legal and administrative contexts, (often based on the Roman law concept of negotiorum gestio ) refers to a person taking unauthorized action to manage someone else's affairs for their benefit, typically in an emergency or when the principal is unable to act. Benevolent Intervention
: The Intervener must act with reasonable care. They may be liable for damages if they act with gross negligence during the intervention. An intervention occurs when a person (the Intervener
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 They may be liable for damages if they
: Action was required immediately to prevent loss or harm to the Principal’s property, health, or legal standing.
: The Intervener acted specifically to benefit the Principal, not for personal gain. 3. Duties of the Intervener
