Banning Partition Lawyer

Banning Co-Ownership Disputes

Our team of partition attorneys in Riverside can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:

• 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 still file a partition if my co-owner has filed for bankruptcy? Yes, the partition action can generally be filed in the bankruptcy court or the bankruptcy court can apply state partition law to allow offsets when the co-owned property is sold by the bankruptcy trustee.
• Will there be a trial in a California partition action? Trials are extremely rare in partition actions because the interlocutory judgment procedure allows for a partition referee to be appointed by meeting just a few elements that rarely involve live testimony from witnesses. Even if a trial occurred, it would almost certainly relate only to the ownership interests or the distribution of proceeds, though most cases are decided on motion heard by the court based on the papers submitted by the parties.
• In a partition action, can I be reimbursed for paying more than my fair share of the down payment? Yes, partition actions allow for offsets whereby one co-owner claims excess payments for mortgage, taxes, insurance, improvements, repairs and other property expenses
• Can a partition action be stopped or dismissed in California? The truth is that there are very few affirmative defenses in a partition action, and those defenses are rarely applied by courts in California.

Our Banning Partition Attorneys Know Riverside County

Banning is a city located in Riverside County, California. It is situated in the San Gorgonio Pass, between the San Bernardino Mountains to the north and the San Jacinto Mountains to the south. The city is named for Phineas Banning, a stagecoach and freight wagon pioneer. Banning is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, including the nearby Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, the Cabazon Outlets, and the Desert Hills Premium Outlets. The city is also home to the Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum, which showcases the history of the area.

Banning, California was founded in 1873 by Phineas Banning, a stagecoach line operator and railroad entrepreneur. The city was named after him and was incorporated in 1913. The city was originally a railroad town, but it quickly grew to become a major center for the mining and agricultural industries. In the early 1900s, Banning was a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the San Gorgonio Pass and the San Jacinto Mountains. The city was also home to a large military base during World War II. After the war, the city experienced a period of growth and development, with the construction of new homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Today, Banning is a thriving city with a population of over 30,000 people.

In the legal case of Shirley v. Cook, 119 Cal.App.2d 220 (1953), the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two siblings over the partition of their father’s estate. The siblings had inherited the estate from their father, who had died without a will. The siblings had agreed to partition the estate, but the sister, Shirley, had refused to accept the partition proposed by her brother, Cook. Shirley argued that the partition proposed by Cook was unfair and that she should receive a larger share of the estate. The court ultimately ruled in favor of Cook, finding that the partition proposed by him was fair and reasonable. The court also noted that Shirley had failed to provide any evidence to support her claim that the partition was unfair.

Contact an Experienced Partition Attorney in Banning, California

If you want to end your co-ownership relationship, but your co-owner refuses, a partition action is your only option. Our experienced partition lawyers serving Banning have years of experience ending co-ownership disputes in California and can help you unlock the equity in your Riverside County property. For a free, 15-minute consultation with an experienced partition attorney at Partition Lawyer California, call (951) 888-3300 or fill out a contact form online.

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