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.The court may order the circuit court commissioner to sell the premises which cannot be divided or partitioned, at a public auction to the highest bidder. Partition action in Michigan is a legal action to split a property among disputing owners fairly. Partitioning real property in Michigan can be a complex legal process, often necessary when coowners disagree on the use or sale of the property.