What can I do if I want to sell my share of the airplane to another owner? 3 Answers as of September 19, 2011

I am co-owner of an airplane which I told the other owner more than 7 years ago I wanted to sell my share. At one point he told me once his divorce was over he would buy me out. His divorce was over approximately 4 years ago and since then, he refuses to make any concession or deal. Instead, he keeps telling me how much I owe him for past hanger rent and other costs he has incurred, most of which I didn't know anything about prior to him spending the money. I may now have a buyer for my share however the interested party lives on the East Coast. I asked my partner if he is interested in selling his share and he said no. So now until I find a buyer he approves of I am stuck in this co-ownership. Are there any legal obligations I am bound to? I have had no interest nor have I used this airplane since 2003.

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Janet A. Lawson Bankruptcy Attorney
Janet A. Lawson Bankruptcy Attorney | Janet Lawson
This is a civil matter, unless you want to file for bankruptcy and let the trustee sell your share. The trustee can force the issue. You can too but it is expensive.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/19/2011
Carballo Law Offices
Carballo Law Offices | Tony E. Carballo
This question has nothing to do with bankruptcy should be addressed to an attorney that deals with partnership property.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/19/2011
Law Office of Harry L Styron
Law Office of Harry L Styron | Harry L Styron
Assuming you are not married to your co-owner, the nature of your respective interests in the airplane are as tenants-in-common. You could file a partition action in Superior Court, which would result in the court ordering that the airplane be sold and the proceeds divided according to your interests. You should consult a property attorney with the particulars of your situation. See California Code of Civil Procedure section 872.210 and other sections in that Chapter.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/16/2011
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