Ohio § 5305.15
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5305.15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5305.15.
In actions for partition, when an estate cannot be divided, and is ordered to be sold,
and in actions for the sale of real estate by executors, administrators, guardians,
and assignees, acting under a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, and
in all other actions and proceedings in which the court orders the sale of real estate
to satisfy a judgment or decree, the surviving spouse who has a dower interest in
such real estate, and is a party, may file an answer, waive the assignment of dower
by metes and bounds, and ask to have the estate sold free of dower and to be allowed,
in lieu thereof, such money out of the proceeds of sale as the court deems the just
value of the dower interest therein.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5305.15
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5305.15 cover?
Section 5305.15 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 5305.15?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5305.15" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5305.15 apply to my situation?
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