Legal Definitions - commission of partition

COMMISSION OF PARTITION

A commission of partition is a legal authorization that appoints a person to sit with several other appointees for the purpose of dividing land held by tenants in common who desire a partition.

For example, if two siblings inherit a piece of land from their parents and cannot agree on how to divide it, they can request a commission of partition. The commission will appoint a person to help divide the land fairly between the siblings.

Another example is when a group of people jointly own a piece of land and want to sell it. If they cannot agree on how to divide the proceeds, they can request a commission of partition to help them divide the money fairly.

The examples illustrate how a commission of partition can be used to divide land or money fairly between multiple owners. It is a legal process that helps resolve disputes and ensures that each owner receives their fair share.