Partition of Property Act – When Friendship Turns to Enmity #395

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By Gerry NeelyB.A. LL.B. Two couples who were close friends jointly purchased a Gulf Islands cottage, each taking a one-half interest in the property. They disregarded advice to agree on a method of establishing the price of a half-interest if one couple decided to sell their interest and the other couple wanted to keep the property.