In the case in the text,Ballard v.Dornic,the court held that:

A) Dornic did not limit his right to partition by a voluntary act.
B) a joint tenant voluntarily restricts his right to partition if he has not paid his share of expenses.
C) the parties expressed their intent not to partition.
D) the property could be physically divided without loss or injury to the parties.

Partition

The division of real property among co-owners so that each owns a specific portion of the property, or the sale of such property and division of proceeds among co-owners.

Voluntary Act

An action undertaken by an individual with full awareness and of free will, without coercion.

Joint Tenant

A co-owner of a property where each tenant has an equal share and rights, with the stipulation that upon the death of one tenant, their share automatically transfers to the surviving joint tenant(s).