The Effect of a Land Sale Contract Involving Property Held in Joint Tenancy

This article has been prompted by the decision of Buford v. Dahlke, which adds another legal facet to the Nebraska law regarding transactions involving property held in joint tenancy. I. Problem Raised by Buford v. Dahlke … A. Proceeds Held by Tenants in Common … B. Why Parties Favor Joint Tenancy … C. Could a Joint Tenancy Be Created in the Land Sale Contract Payments? II. Must the Vendee Obtain a Deed from the Surviving Joint Tenant and the Personal Representative? Conclusion