Case of the Week: 9/30/05

County: Jackson
Age: 61

Client contacted us regarding his rights to an undivided interest in property he inherited. The co-tenants have been removing hay from the property and he needed legal counsel. After researching the WV Code and case law, I explained that he may have a right to an accounting to see if the co-tenants have committed waste; however, for hay, co-tenants have lawful authority to remove. Also explained the client may ask the court to partition the property if the dispute persists.