Idaho § 6-512 - Partition - Sale - Referees
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 6-512 — Partition - Sale - Referees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-512. Partition - Sale - Referees
If it be alleged in the complaint and established by evidence, or if it appear by the evidence without such allegation in the complaint, to the satisfaction of the court, that the property, or any part of it, is so situated that partition cannot be made without great prejudice to the owners, the court may order a sale thereof. Otherwise, upon the requisite proofs being made, it must order a partition according to the respective rights of the parties as ascertained by the court, and appoint three (3) referees therefor; and must designate the portion to remain undivided for the owners whose interests remain unknown, or are not ascertained.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 6-512
What does Idaho Statutes § 6-512 cover?
Section 6-512 ("Partition - Sale - Referees") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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