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Iowa Code Title XV. Judicial Branch and Judicial Procedures [Chs. 595-686] § 651.17. Referee's report to court of inability to make partition in kind

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A referee shall file a report with the court if the referee is not able to make a partition in kind on a property subject to partition. Upon receipt of the report, the court shall take the following actions:

1. If the partition involves personal property, the court shall order a sale of the personal property without further notice.

2. If the partition involves real property, the court shall set a hearing as provided under section 651.16. After such hearing the court may order a sale or other disposition of the real property, as the court deems appropriate.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XV. Judicial Branch and Judicial Procedures [Chs. 595-686] § 651.17. Referee's report to court of inability to make partition in kind - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xv-judicial-branch-and-judicial-procedures-chs-595-686/ia-code-sect-651-17/

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