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A partition is a division of concurrent interests in land. Such types of concurrent ownerships are usually either joint tenancies or tenancies in common. The purpose of a partition proceeding is to eliminate a present concurrent interest in the same property so that each owner may enjoy and possess their interest in severalty.�

Partitions may be compulsory (judicial) or voluntary. Property can always be partitioned by consent of the owners. Where land is held in�joint tenancy or tenancy in common, any of the co-owners may an end their own participation in the entity by compelling a partition. If the property cannot equitably be partitioned in kind, it will be sold by judicial process, and the proceeds paid out accordingly.