Two brothers own a parcel of land as joint tenants. After disagreement, the older brother files a partition action. Should the court partition the property?

• A. Yes, the court should sell the property at a public auction.
• B. No, because partition cannot be compelled in kind.
• C. Yes, the court should divide the property into two equal parcels.
• D. No, because joint tenancy cannot be partitioned.

Answer: (C)