N.M. Stat. § 42-5-9

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 42-5-9 - Death of party does not abate suit

No suit for a partition shall abate by the death of any tenant, but upon the death of any tenant being a party to said suit, the heirs or devisees of the said tenant may on motion be made parties in his stead.

NMS § 42-5-9

C.L. 1897, § 2685 (272A), added by Laws 1907, ch. 107, § 1 (272A); Code 1915, § 4386; C.S. 1929, § 105-1908; 1941 Comp., § 25-1208; 1953 Comp., § 22-13-8.