What If a Co-Owner Is Left Off a Partition Document? | NC

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Q: What happens if one co-owner is left off a document in a partition case? A: It does not automatically invalidate the entire case. The result depends on what was omitted and when. Every legal co-owner generally must be joined as a party and properly served with the petition and summons. If a co-owner was left out entirely, the court may add that person, require corrected service, adjust…