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2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
Article 2 - Intestate Succession and Wills
Part 1 - INTESTATE SUCCESSION
Subpart 1 - General Provisions
Section 45-2-112 - Dower and curtesy abolished.

Universal Citation: NM Stat § 45-2-112 (2021)
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The estates of dower and curtesy are abolished.

History: 1953 Comp., § 32A-2-113, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 2-113; repealed and reenacted by Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 14.

ANNOTATIONS

Official comments. — See Commissioners on Uniform State Laws official comment to 2-112 UPC.

Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 14 repealed former 45-2-112 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 2-112, relating to aliens, and enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1993.

Compiler's notes. — The language of this section is identical to that of former 29-1-23, 1953 Comp.

Law reviews. — For article, "Intestate Succession and Wills Law: The New Probate Code," see 6 N.M.L. Rev. 25 (1975).

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 25 Am. Jur. 2d Dower and Curtesy §§ 2, 4, 7.

Constitutionality of statutes in relation to dower, 10 A.L.R.3d 212.

26A C.J.S. Descent and Distribution §§ 6, 48, 60.

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