How to Sue Someone Over a House & Property Title
House and property titles can sometimes contain inaccurate information or be filed incorrectly. If you later try to sell the property, you may encounter difficulties as the title will not be considered clean. Sometimes, you can clear things up easily. However, if another party is being difficult or you do not know where they are, you might need to sue.
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Instructions
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Go to the county courthouse where the property is located. Obtain copies of the relevant house and property titles from the clerk or register of deeds.
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Draft a petition. You need to include who the parties are, why the court has jurisdiction, what happened, when and what you are asking the court to decide. Reference property title documentation where applicable and attach it as an exhibit.
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Sign the petition in front of a notary public.
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File the petition with the clerk of the court where the property is located. Ask the clerk for at least one certified copy.
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Serve the petition and attached documentation upon the opposing party. This can usually be accomplished by sending it via certified mail, using a process server or asking the sheriff to do it for you.
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Wait for the other party to respond. You have now sued over the house and property title. Proceeding from here will depend upon the other party's response and the orders of the court.
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Tips & Warnings
Most states have rules similar to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. However, there are often slight differences. Check the civil procedure rules in your jurisdiction.
