The answer of a surviving spouse under section 5305.15 of the Revised Code has the same effect, in all respects, as a deed of release to the purchaser of such estate of the dower interest therein of such spouse.
Election by answer is a release of dower
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5305.16, under Chapter 5305 | Dower.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5305.16