Partition Statutes Archives

Code of Civil Procedure 874.040 CCP – Apportionment of Costs (Costs of Partition)

California Code of Civil Procedure 874.040 is the California partition statute that allows the court to apportion costs between the co-owners from the proceeds of sale of the property. The statute provides that: Except as otherwise provided in this article, the court shall apportion the costs of partition among the parties in proportion to their … Read More

Code of Civil Procedure 874.020 CCP – Other Actions or Proceedings; Reasonable Expenses (Costs of Partition)

California Code of Civil Procedure 872.720 is the California partition statute that allows the court to award expenses, including attorney’s fees, incurred in actions for the common benefit of the property. The statute provides that: The costs of partition include reasonable expenses, including attorney’s fees, necessarily incurred by a party for the common benefit in prosecuting … Read More

Code of Civil Procedure 872.720 CCP – Interlocutory Judgment of Partition (Partition Actions)

California Code of Civil Procedure 872.720 is the California partition statute that allows the court to enter an interlocutory judgment of partition, thereby finding that a partition will be entered in the case. The statute provides that: (a) If the court finds that the plaintiff is entitled to partition, it shall make an interlocutory judgment that … Read More