2016 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals
Article 3 - Appeals
Section 39-3-20 - Death of party pending review.
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.
History: Laws 1917, ch. 43, 10; 1927, ch. 93, 3; C.S. 1929, 105-2510; 1953 Comp., 21-10-17; Laws 1966, ch. 28, 48.
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