This is an action for Partition and an Accounting. The property at issue is commonly known as 1612 E. 7th St., Long Beach, California.

Plaintiff Edward Williams moves for Trial Preference under CCP section 36(e):

“(a) A party to a civil action who is over 70 years of age may petition the court for a preference, which the court shall grant if the court makes both of the following findings:

The party has a substantial interest in the action as a whole.

The health of the party is such that a preference is necessary to prevent prejudicing the party’s interest in the litigation.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court may in its discretion grant a motion for preference that is supported by a showing that satisfies the court that the interests of justice will be served by granting this preference.”

Plaintiff submits a declaration stating he is 73 years old. He acknowledges that Defendant Rejean Baham is a co-owner of the subject property and that she used to live with