Partition in United States
Partition Definition
The division whicli is made between several persons of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, or of goods and chattels, which belong to them as coheirs or coproprietors. The term is more technically applied to the division of real estate made between coparceners, tenants in common, or joint tenants. Compulsory partition is that which takes place by a judicial proceeding for that purpose, without regard to the wishes of one or more of the owners. Voluntary partition is that made by the owners by mutual consent.
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Legal Issue for Attorneys
The division whicli is made between several persons of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, or of goods and chattels, which belong to them as coheirs or coproprietors. The term is more technically applied to the division of real estate made between coparceners, tenants in common, or joint tenants. Compulsory partition is that which takes place by a judicial proceeding for that purpose, without regard to the wishes of one or more of the owners. Voluntary partition is that made by the owners by mutual consent.
Notice
This definition of Partition is based on The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary. This entry needs to be proofread.
Partition in State Statute Topics
Introduction to Partition (State statute topic)
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Partition (Attachment )
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of partition. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Attachment is provided. Finally, the subject of Procedure in relation with partition is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Partition (Attachment )
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of partition. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Attachment is provided. Finally, the subject of Practice in relation with partition is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Partition (Garnishment)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of partition. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Garnishment is provided. Finally, the subject of Procedure in relation with partition is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Partition (Garnishment)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of partition. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Garnishment is provided. Finally, the subject of Practice in relation with partition is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Resources
Further Reading
- Information about Partition in the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law.
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