Mississippi: What It Means When a Judge Dismisses a Partition Case With Prejudice
Short Answer If a judge dismisses your partition case "with prejudice" in Mississippi, the court has entered a final ruling that prevents you from filing the same partition claim again. The dismissal usually resolves the dispute on the merits or as a sanction and operates as a bar to refiling the identical cause of action. […]
Read article →Mississippi: Forcing Sale or Division of Real Property You Still Co‑Own After Divorce
How to compel sale or division of real estate you still co-own after divorce in Mississippi Detailed Answer When you and your former spouse still hold legal title to the same piece of real property after a divorce, the right to force a sale or divide the property depends primarily on title, any divorce decree, […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action to Force Sale of a Deceased Parent’s House — Mississippi
Filing a Partition Action to Force Sale of a Deceased Parent’s House in Mississippi Disclaimer This is educational information only and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Mississippi attorney who handles chancery/real property matters. Detailed Answer: How to file a partition action in Mississippi […]
Read article →Mississippi — Forcing Sale of Shared Property (Partition Action) — FAQ
Can I force the sale of shared property if co-owners refuse to buy me out? Detailed answer — how a partition action works in Mississippi When two or more people own real property together and one or more owners want to end joint ownership, Mississippi law allows an owner to file a partition action in […]
Read article →Mississippi: How a Court-Ordered Sale Works in a Partition Action
Understanding Court-Ordered Sales in Mississippi Partition Actions Detailed Answer Overview: When co-owners of real property in Mississippi cannot agree about use, ownership, or sale, any co-owner may ask a court to divide the property through a partition action. The court will try to divide the property physically (partition in kind) if that is fair and […]
Read article →How to Offer a Buyout in a Mississippi Partition Case
Can I buy out my co-owners in a Mississippi partition case before the court orders a sale? — Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes. In Mississippi you can offer to purchase your co-owners' interests and stop a court-ordered sale, but you should follow a careful, documented process: get a reliable value for the property, make a […]
Read article →Mississippi: What to Do When an Heir Refuses to Leave or Sell Inherited Property
When a Co‑heir Refuses to Leave or Sell an Inherited Mississippi Property: What You Need to Know Quick summary If you and one or more people inherit real property in Mississippi and one heir is living in the property and refuses to leave or to agree to a sale, you have several legal options. The […]
Read article →Mississippi: Options When the Other Party Asks Only for a Court Sale of the House
What to do if the other side only asks the court to sell the house (Mississippi) Short answer: In Mississippi you have several options if the other party asks the court only for a sale of the house without specifying buyout terms. You can ask the court to set buyout terms or a purchase price, […]
Read article →Mississippi: Forcing Sale of Property When a Co-Owner Refuses Mediation
How to force a sale of jointly owned property in Mississippi when a co‑owner refuses mediation Short answer: If a co‑owner refuses mediation, you can usually force a sale by filing a partition action in Mississippi chancery court. The court can order the property sold and divide proceeds among owners, or sometimes divide the property […]
Read article →Mississippi Options for Dividing or Forcing Sale of Co‑Owned Farmland
What to do when heirs can’t agree on co‑owned Mississippi farmland This FAQ explains the common legal routes heirs and co‑owners use in Mississippi when they cannot agree how to divide or sell farm property. It describes how partition works, what the courts can do, practical alternatives, and steps you can take now. This is […]
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