Ohio Statutes
§ 5305.14 — Costs
Ohio § 5305.14
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Bluebook
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5305.14 (2026).
Text
If the petition of a person claiming dower is contested, and the court of common pleas finds that such person is entitled to dower as claimed therein, the defendant so contesting shall pay all costs of the suit. If the petition is not contested, the plaintiff shall pay one third, and the legal owner of the real estate two thirds of the costs.
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Legislative History
Effective: October 1, 1953 | Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
Nearby Sections
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§ 5305.01
Assignment of dower§ 5305.02
Petition for dower§ 5305.03
Encumbrances presented§ 5305.04
Land situated in different counties§ 5305.05
Death of plaintiff before assignment§ 5305.11
Dower during pendency of petition§ 5305.14
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