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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 47: Property Law
Article 1: Conveyances and General Provisions, 47-1-1 through 47-1-56
Section 47-1-33: Unnecessary terms; construction of deeds or reservations.
NM Stat § 47-1-33 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
47-1-33. [Unnecessary terms; construction of deeds or reservations.]
In a conveyance or reservation of real estate the terms, "heirs," "assigns" or other technical words of inheritance shall not be necessary to convey or reserve an estate in fee. A deed or reservation of real estate shall be construed to convey or reserve an estate in fee simple, unless a different intention clearly appears in the deed.
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