Suzanne R. Vance v. Sally Ann Blue et al.

Co-owners sought partition of their real property. They agreed that the property, a singlefamily

home, could not be partitioned in kind. But they disagreed on the appropriate

remedy. One owner asked the court to order a public sale and divide the proceeds between

the parties. The other owner sought permission to buy out her co-owner’s interest. The

court declined to order a sale. Instead, based on the equities, it directed one owner to buy

out the other owner’s interest at a fixed price. Because the court’s decision contravened

the partition statutes, we reverse in part, affirm in part, and remand for further proceedings.