Can Other Heirs Delay a Partition Case? | NC

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Q: What happens if the other heirs or their lawyer keep delaying a response in a partition case? A: In North Carolina, delay by other heirs or their lawyer does not automatically stop the case. If the partition petition was properly filed in superior court, and all known co-owners were properly joined and served, the court can keep the case moving. That may mean setting deadlines, refusing more…