Reading: My mom recently filed a case to divide our ancestral property. She accidentally included some land that was already sold, but didn’t name the new owners in the case. My grandfather sold his share of the land before 1980 and my uncle signed the papers as his father’s share. My uncle and grandfather had an informal division of the property before 1980. If my mom removes that land from the case through an amendment, it proves that the land was already divided, but the new owner might not know about it. What happens if they find out? How can I protect my share and navigate this situation?

My mom recently filed a case to divide our ancestral property. She accidentally included some land that was already sold, but didn’t name the new owners in the case. My grandfather sold his share of the land before 1980 and my uncle signed the papers as his father’s share. My uncle and grandfather had an informal division of the property before 1980. If my mom removes that land from the case through an amendment, it proves that the land was already divided, but the new owner might not know about it. What happens if they find out? How can I protect my share and navigate this situation?

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Law Forum › Category: Civil › My mom recently filed a case to divide our ancestral property. She accidentally included some land that was already sold, but didn’t name the new owners in the case. My grandfather sold his share of the land before 1980 and my uncle signed the papers as his father’s share. My uncle and grandfather had an informal division of the property before 1980. If my mom removes that land from the case through an amendment, it proves that the land was already divided, but the new owner might not know about it. What happens if they find out? How can I protect my share and navigate this situation?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My mom recently filed a case to divide our ancestral property. She accidentally included some land that was already sold, but didn’t name the new owners in the case. My grandfather sold his share of the land before 1980 and my uncle signed the papers as his father’s share. My uncle and grandfather had an informal division of the property before 1980. If my mom removes that land from the case through an amendment, it proves that the land was already divided, but the new owner might not know about it. What happens if they find out? How can I protect my share and navigate this situation?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Your mother’s amendment will likely prove the land was already divided. The new owner, even if unaware, has a valid claim based on the sale. You should consult a lawyer to ensure your share is protected, possibly by registering the amendment and informing the new owner, or by negotiating a settlement.