Here is an overview on how a partition action will play out in court. The party who wishes to initiate the action (the “Plaintiff”) must file a verified complaint for partition. The court will first determine the ownership interests of each of the co-owners.
A waiver is a demonstration, usually in written form, of a party's intent to relinquish a legal right or claim. The key point to note is that the relinquishment is voluntary, and can apply to a variety of legal situations. Essentially, a waiver removes a real or potential liability for the other party in the agreement.
Previously, the partition law in California permitted any co-owner of a property to force a sale, often to the detriment of other owners. The new amendments, however, introduce a right of first refusal.
When an heir signs an EJS with Waiver of Rights, it means that the heir voluntarily relinquishes their share in the estate, either in favor of other heirs or another party. This waiver is typically done without any monetary consideration but can also involve compensation if agreed upon by the parties.
The actual time it takes from when a partition case is filed to when the land is partitioned physically, by sale, or by set-off varies from case to case. In general, partition cases can take several months or even years to resolve.
To waive is to voluntarily relinquish or give up a right , claim , or privilege . It can apply to a variety of legal situations, such as knowingly giving up a legal right like a speedy trial or a jury trial , forgoing certain rights in a settlement talk, or not enforcing a term of a contract .
How Long Does a Partition Action Take? While most lawsuits in California are supposed to take two years or more, there are a number of steps that an experienced partition lawyer can take to ensure that a partition action takes in less time.
Generally, courts divide the costs of partition among the parties in proportion to their ownership interests or in a different manner when necessary to ensure equitable distributions. (CCP § 874.040.)