As a government employee with two siblings, we inherited ancestral property that hasn’t been divided yet. My younger brother has begun selling parts of it, straining our family bond. I’m very busy with work and can’t attend frequent court hearings for the next couple of years. What’s the best legal way to stop him from selling the property until it’s divided, keeping my time limitations in mind?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › As a government employee with two siblings, we inherited ancestral property that hasn’t been divided yet. My younger brother has begun selling parts of it, straining our family bond. I’m very busy with work and can’t attend frequent court hearings for the next couple of years. What’s the best legal way to stop him from selling the property until it’s divided, keeping my time limitations in mind?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

As a government employee with two siblings, we inherited ancestral property that hasn’t been divided yet. My younger brother has begun selling parts of it, straining our family bond. I’m very busy with work and can’t attend frequent court hearings for the next couple of years. What’s the best legal way to stop him from selling the property until it’s divided, keeping my time limitations in mind?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

You can file a suit for partition and injunction in the civil court, seeking a temporary injunction to prevent your brother from selling the ancestral property until a division is finalized. You can request the court to appoint a commissioner to assess the property and facilitate a fair division, minimizing the need for frequent hearings.

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