If division can be made without prejudice to or spoiling the whole, the property shall be divided as follows:

1. (a) into as many purparts as there are parties entitled thereto, the purparts being proportionate in value to the interests of the parties;
2. (b) if it cannot be divided as provided in Subdivision (a), then into as many purparts as there are parties entitled thereto, without regard to proportionate value;

3. (c) if it cannot be divided as provided in Subdivisions (a) or (b), then into such number of purparts as shall be most advantageous and convenient without regard to the number of parties.

   Official Note

   adopted April 26, 1955, effective November 1, 1955.