§§ 12-1211 through 12-1225. Partition is an absolute right of property owners in the state, meaning that a person with an ownership interest in property may ask a court to force a sale or divide jointly-owned property at anytime. There are, however, some exceptions to this general rule.
§§ 12-1211 through 12-1225. Partition is an absolute right of property owners in the state, meaning that a person with an ownership interest in property may ask a court to force a sale or divide jointly-owned property at anytime. There are, however, some exceptions to this general rule.
One to acquire title purely by adverse possession, such possession must be actual, open and notorious, hostile, under a claim of right, continuous for the statutory period (here 10 years), and exclusive." Rorebeck v. Criste, 1 Ariz.
The plaintiff files a document (complaint) with the clerk of the court stating the reasons why the plaintiff is suing the defendant, and what action the plaintiff wants the court to take. A copy of the complaint and a summons are delivered to (served on) the defendant.
Arizona Partition Actions File in superior court in the county in which the property is located; Identify the names and residences of each of the known owners, Identify everyone? s known ownership interests and claims; and. Include a description of the property, and it's estimated value.
In a partition lawsuit, there are generally four different steps. First, the court determines each party's ownership interests. Second, the court will decide on the manner of sale. Third, the court will order the property be sold.
In California, most partition actions occur with a single family home that is indivisible by a partition in kind, making a partition by sale the preferred manner of partition. Generally, the portion of the land with the home will be worth more than any land that could be divided where the home is not located.