This article will explore the basics of partition lawsuits in Michigan, highlighting key statutes and court rules to help you better understand the process. A partition lawsuit will force the court to either divide the property between the owners, or sell the property and divide the sale proceeds between the owners.Edit, sign, and share Partition Deed for Surface Estate online. No need to install software, just go to DocHub, and sign up instantly and for free. Translated court forms are provided to help limited English-proficient and non-English speaking persons better understand the English court forms. Partitioning real property in Michigan can be a complex legal process, often necessary when coowners disagree on the use or sale of the property. The party that initiates a lawsuit is called the "plaintiff. " As the plaintiff you will have to pay the filing fee to file your complaint for partition. 1. This deed partitions property between two parties that had previously jointly owned land inherited from their late father. 2. They have also mentioned there was an Agreement for Partition Dated: 19-03-1989 between them and their children.