A partition action enables you to force the sale of property when coowners are refusing to sell. Most Maryland court forms and brochures are available in this index.When two or more people own the same property, one of the owners CAN force a sale of the jointly owned property via a partition action or lawsuit. A sale in lieu of partition is generally considered a last resort in real estate disputes. It is intended as a general guide to its operation and the sequence of procedures in carrying out its responsibilities. A contract consists of an enforceable promise. It will take priority over the regular weekday, weekend, and summer schedules.