California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §872.550: Where partition is sought as to all interests in the property, the plaintiff may join as defendants “all persons unknown claiming any interest in the property,” naming them in that manner.

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In a property partition lawsuit covering all interests, a plaintiff may name unknown parties claiming interest in the property as defendants.

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Where partition is sought as to all interests in the property, the plaintiff may join as defendants “all persons unknown claiming any interest in the property,” naming them in that manner.

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