2020 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 38 - Trials
Article 4 - Parties
Section 38-4-16 - Compromise by guardian ad litem.
The guardian ad litem so appearing in any action or proceeding for and on behalf of an incapacitated person shall have power to compromise the same and to agree to the judgment to be entered in the action or proceeding for or against the protected person, subject to the approval of the court in which the suit is pending.
History: Laws 1925, ch. 22, § 6; C.S. 1929, § 85-306; 1941 Comp., § 19-616; 1953 Comp., § 21-6-16; Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 8-112; 2009, ch. 159, § 13.
ANNOTATIONSThe 2009 amendment, effective June 19, 2009, after "judgment to be entered", deleted "therein" and added "in the action or proceeding"; and after "for or against", deleted "his ward".
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Validity and enforceability of agreement to drop or compromise will contest or withdraw objections to probate, or of agreement to induce others to do so, 42 A.L.R.2d 1319.
Power of incompetent spouse's guardian or representative to sue for granting or vacation of divorce or annulment of marriage, or to make compromise or settlement in such suit, 32 A.L.R.5th 673.
