Ohio § 5305.18
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5305.18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5305.18.
A person owning real property in this state, encumbered by the contingent or vested
right of dower of an incompetent person, may apply, by petition to the court of common
pleas of the county in which the real estate, or any part thereof, is situated, making
defendants thereto such incompetent person, and the spouse and guardian, if such incompetent
person has either or both, for leave to sell any part of such real property, discharged
and unencumbered of such contingent or vested right of dower. The petition must set forth the grounds for the incompetency of the person, together
with a description of the land proposed to be sold. Thereupon the court shall appoint a committee of six competent individuals, of whom
at least three are physicians, who, under oath, shall inquire into the competence
of such person, and hear testimony to be produced by the spouse or guardian, or, if
there is no such guardian, by a guardian ad litem to be appointed in the action. The committee shall make a report, in writing, of the result of its investigation,
signed by its members.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5305.18
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5305.18 cover?
Section 5305.18 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 § 5305.18?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5305.18 apply to my situation?
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