Partition Lawyers in Concord
Our Concord partition litigation attorneys will work diligently to obtain a favorable outcome on your behalf, whether by negotiation or litigation.
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Contra Costa County are exceptionally experienced in the area of California partition actions. California partition actions provide a legal mechanism for co-owners of real property to divide the property among themselves. The partition statutes allow a co-owner to file a lawsuit in court to have the property divided, either physically or by sale. The court will then order the division of the property in a way that is fair and equitable to all parties. The partition statutes also provide that any proceeds from the sale of the property must be divided among the co-owners in proportion to their respective interests in the property.
- Can a minority owner force the sale of a property? There is no requirement for a majority vote for partition. Rather, an co-owner of any interest in property can force the sale.
- Can I be forced into selling a jointly owned house? Under California's Partition of Real Property Act, a co-owner will have a right to buyout the property. However, absent a buy out at the appraised price, a plaintiff will likely be able to force the sale of a jointly owned house.
- What are the potential outcomes of a partition action? The most likely outcome in a partition action is that the plaintiff receives fair value for their interest in the property either through a sale to a third party or to the defendant. In rare cases, a property can be divided, through this is not applicable to single family residences with no surplus land.
- What types of properties can be subject to a partition action in California? All co-owned real or personal property can be partitioned under California law. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 872.020.
- Can I recover my attorney's fees in a partition action? Yes, you can recover your legal fees in a partition action through a motion for attorney's fees. However, most partitions settle, and most settlements involve a walk-away of attorney's fees, meaning it important to hire a partition attorney who will handle the matter efficiently since each party is likely to pay their own fees.
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Elbert, Limited v. Semerad - Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Elbert, Limited v. Semerad, 116 Cal.App.2d 652 (1953), the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two co-owners of a parcel of real property. The plaintiff, Elbert, Limited, sought to partition the property, while the defendant, Semerad, argued that the property could not be partitioned because it was held in joint tenancy. The court ultimately held that the property could not be partitioned because it was held in joint tenancy, and that the only way to divide the property was through a sale. The court also held that the plaintiff was not entitled to any compensation for the value of the property, as the defendant had not acted in bad faith in refusing to partition the property.
