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Partition Actions and Forced Sales of Co-Owned Land in Jamaica: What Happens When Joint Owners Cannot Agree

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When two or more persons co-own land in Jamaica and cannot agree on how it should be used, sold, or divided, any of them can apply to the Supreme Court under the Partition Act for an order dividing the land or directing a sale. This report examines how partition proceedings work, the strategies that some co-owners use to force disadvantageous sales, and how co-owners can protect their interests.