Partition actions in California are legal proceedings that allow co-owners of real estate to divide and distribute the property among themselves. However, partition actions can be a source of conflict and dispute when co-owners are not able to agree on how to divide the property. This was the case for Willmon v. Koyer in 1914, … Read More
Partition Defendants Alleging that their Co-Owner is Only a Co-Borrower Have an Uphill Legal Battle Partition actions sometimes involve disputes over the ownership of the property. This is important due to the requirement that an interlocutory judgment of partition find “the interests of the parties in the property….” Code Civ. Proc. § 872.720(a). This refers … Read More
California Code of Civil Procedure 874.210 is the California partition statute explaining the binding legal effect of a partition judgment as follows: The judgment in the action is binding and conclusive on all of the following: (a) All persons known and unknown who were parties to the action and who have or claim any interest in the … Read More
The independent nature of the statutorily required “interlocutory judgment” in a California partition action is rarely seen among civil litigation judgments, which may cause confusion among those who are not familiar with partition law. Generally, a case has only one judgment, and that judgment answers all issues in the case. Even if that judgment is … Read More
California Code of Civil Procedure 872.630 is the California partition statute that describes how the court addresses liens, including their status and priority, in a partition lawsuit. The statute provides that: (a) To the extent necessary to grant the relief sought or other appropriate relief, the court shall determine the status and priority of all … Read More
One of the most common disputes in a partition action arise when the co-owner in sole possession has also been paying all of the expenses. That co-owner often believes that they will collect all of their expenses in an accounting in a partition action. Effectively, the issue is whether the co-owner out of possession can … Read More
California Code of Civil Procedure 874.316 is the California partition statute that sets forth the manner in which the fair market value of the property is determined under the Partition of Real Property Act. The statute states the following: (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), the court shall determine the fair … Read More
California Code of Civil Procedure 874.315 is the California partition statute that sets forth the role of the referee in the Partition of Real Property Act. The statute states the following: If the court appoints referees pursuant to Section 873.010, each referee, in addition to any other requirements and disqualifications applicable to referees, shall be disinterested … Read More
California Code of Civil Procedure 874.313 is the California partition statute that sets forth the applicability of the Partition of Real Property Act. (a) In an action to partition real property, the property shall be partitioned under this chapter unless all of the cotenants otherwise agree in a record.(b) This chapter supplements the other provisions … Read More
While partition attorneys often focus on legal strategies, litigation also involves conflicts and dysfunction between personalities. With about 98% of partition actions that we handle settling before trial, these personality types often demand careful attention to ensure an optimal and expedient resolution. As shown below, certain dysfunctional personality traits require additional attention by parties to … Read More
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