46A-1. Partition is a special proceeding. A partition of property under this Chapter is by special proceeding and, except as modified in this Chapter, its procedure is provided in Subchapter XII of Chapter 1 of the General Statutes. (1868-9, c. 122, s. 33; Code, s. 1923; Rev., s. 2485; C.S., s. 3213; 2020-23, ss. 2(a), […]
46A-2. Summons; notice included in petition. (a) In partition proceedings initiated under this Chapter, the period of time for answering a summons is provided in G.S. 1-394. (b) The petition shall include written notice in a manner reasonably calculated to make the respondent aware of the following: (1) That the respondent has the right to […]
46A-3. Attorneys’ fees. (a) In proceedings to partition property under this Chapter, the court shall allocate among all the cotenants of the property those reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by any cotenant for the common benefit of all the cotenants, unless a cotenant shows that doing so would be inequitable. The allocation shall be according to […]
