Partition Action
/ˈpɑːrtɪʃən ˈækʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A lawsuit to divide property among co-owners, typically when they cannot agree on its disposition.
The parties filed a partition action to split the jointly owned land.
Forms
- partition actions
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Commentary
Partition actions typically arise when co-owners disagree and seek a court-ordered sale or physical division; the remedy depends on the property's nature and ownership interests.
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