Sale of land encumbered by dower; lack of widow’s or widower’s consent; written consent; portion of proceeds

§ 16–2924. Sale of land encumbered by dower; lack of widow’s or widower’s consent; written consent; portion of proceedsWhen a decree is rendered for the sale of real property, in the whole of which a widow or widower is entitled to dower, if she or he will not consent to a sale of the property free of the dower, the District Court may, if it appears advantageous to the parties, cause the dower to be laid off and assigned as provided by this subchapter. If she or he will consent in writing to the sale of the property free of the dower, the court shall order that it be sold free of the dower, and shall allow her or him, in commutation of the dower, such portion of the net proceeds of sale as may be just and equitable, not exceeding one-sixth nor less than one-twentieth, according to the age, health, and condition of the widow or widower.