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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 39: Judgments, Costs, Appeals
Article 3: Appeals, 39-3-1 through 39-3-30
Section 39-3-2: Civil appeals from district court.
NM Stat § 39-3-2 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
39-3-20. Death of party pending review.
If any party to an appeal or writ of error dies after appeal is taken or writ of error sued out, but before final judgment thereon, the appeal or writ of error shall not abate thereby. The death shall be suggested to the supreme court or court of appeals by any surviving party, and the court shall proceed as may be provided by rule of procedure.
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