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Posts by Steve Donell

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What is CCP § 874.316, The Partition of Real Property Act?

Effective January 1, 2023, there is a new addition to California partition actions that impact partition referees and the methodology utilized regarding how a property may be partitioned in the state of California. The California legislature voted to approve the Partition of Real Property Act (PRPA). Previously, the Uniform Partition of Hears Property ACT (UPHPA)…

How is a receiver appointed in Arizona?

In Arizona, the Ariz. R. Civ. P. 66 ( “Rule 66”) establishes a specific procedure for appointment of a court receiver. A party can seek to have a receiver appointed pursuant to court order based on the following, consistent with the Rule 66 as follows: (a) Application; Service; Notice; Restraining Order. (1)Application, Response, and Hearing. A party…