14 chapters · 446 sections in this title.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5305.01 Assignment of dower
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When the lands of a deceased person are not encumbered by mortgage, or by judgment obtained against such decedent during life, the heir, guardian of an heir, or other person having the next immediate estate of inheritance, may assign in writing to the surviving spouse, dower ther…
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5305.02 Petition for dower
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A surviving spouse may file a petition for dower in the court of common pleas, against the heir, or other person having the next immediate estate of inheritance or other estate or interest therein, setting forth the right thereto, and describing the tracts of land in which dower …
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5305.03 Encumbrances presented
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When the rights of a lessee or lienor are shown by cross-petition filed before judgment, such rights and liens shall be regarded by the court of common pleas, and no inequality shall be allowed or injustice done to such lessee or lienor.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5305.04 Land situated in different counties
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When the lands in which dower is claimed lie in several counties, the petition for dower may be filed by the surviving spouse in any county in which a part of the estate is situated. The court of common pleas of such county has complete jurisdiction, and may order the whole dower…