1. A person interested in the partition may file a petition stating the necessary facts, particularly describing the property to be partitioned and the person or persons interested in the property.
2. Upon filing the petition, a citation must issue to all persons interested to appear and show cause why an order of partition should not be made as requested.
3. The citation must specify the estate and the party petitioning for partition.
4. The citation must be served in the manner provided in NRS 155.050 at least 10 days before the hearing or for such other period as the court may order.
5. Upon proof that the citation has been properly served, the court shall proceed to hear the petition and the allegation and proofs of the respective parties, and enter an order accordingly.
[253:107:1941; 1931 NCL § 9882.253]—(NRS A 1999, 2347)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 152 - Partition Before Discharge
NRS 152.010 - Petition for partition.
NRS 152.030 - Contents of petition; contents and service of citation.
NRS 152.040 - Appointment of guardians and attorneys before partition.
NRS 152.050 - Commissioners for partition: Appointment; warrant; oath; qualifications.
NRS 152.060 - Commissioners may be appointed for each county if real property in different counties.
NRS 152.070 - Notice of time for partition.
NRS 152.080 - Commissioners may take testimony.
NRS 152.090 - Shares set out in proportion to rights; common or undivided shares.
NRS 152.100 - Procedure when value of property to be divided greater than share of one party.
NRS 152.110 - Sale of property when it cannot be divided fairly: Rules of sale.
NRS 152.130 - Commissioners may set off quality against quantity to make shares of equal value.
NRS 152.150 - Procedure when property cannot be partitioned.
NRS 152.160 - Apportionment of expenses; attorney’s fees.
NRS 152.170 - Effect of allotment by court: When appealable.