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adverse possession doctrine in New Mexico

8 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2003 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Madrid v. Rodriguezgreen
nm · 2003 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See NMSA 1978, § 37-1-22 (1973); Christmas, 44 N.M. at 533 , 105 P.2d at 493 ; see also In re Estate of Duran, 2003-NMSC-008, ¶ 20 , 133 N.M. 553 , 66 P.3d 326 (observing that a void deed will satisfy the color of title requirement as a claimant under a valid deed “would hardly need to rely on the doctrine of adverse possession”).

2003See, e.g., In re Estate of Duran, 2003-NMSC-008, ¶ 17 , 133 N.M. 553 , 66 P.3d 326 (stating that, generally, notice of an adverse possession claim between cotenants must be an open and unequivocal denial of the title and right to possession by one cotenant to the other); Collins v. Big Four Paving, Inc., 77 N.M. 380, 383 , 423 P.2d 418, 420 (1967) (determining that under the worker compensation statute, the purpose of which is to allow employers to investigate accidents, actual knowledge sufficient to overcome the requirement for written notice is not necessarily firsthand knowledge but is kno

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In Re Estate of Durangreen
nm · 2003 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See NMSA 1978, § 37-1-22 (1973); Christmas, 44 N.M. at 533 , 105 P.2d at 493 ; see also In re Estate of Duran, 2003-NMSC-008, ¶ 20 , 133 N.M. 553 , 66 P.3d 326 (observing that a void deed will satisfy the color of title requirement as a claimant under a valid deed “would hardly need to rely on the doctrine of adverse possession”).

2003See NMSA 1978, § 37-1-22 (1973); Christmas, 44 N.M. at 533 , 105 P.2d at 493 ; see also In re Estate of Duran, 2003-NMSC-008, ¶ 20 , 133 N.M. 553 , 66 P.3d 326 (observing that a void deed will satisfy the color of title requirement as a claimant under a valid deed “would hardly need to rely on the doctrine of adverse possession”).

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Jones v. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co.green
nmctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Co., 100 N.M. 268, 274 , 669 P.2d 744, 750 (Ct.App.1983) (defining actual knowledge in a duty to warn tort case as knowledge of the nature and extent of the danger of excessive radiation dosages).

2003Co., 100 N.M. 268, 274 , 669 P.2d 744, 750 (Ct.App.1983) (defining actual knowledge in a duty to warn tort case as knowledge of the nature and extent of the danger of excessive radiation dosages).

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Collins v. Big Four Paving, Inc.green
nm · 1967 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See, e.g., In re Estate of Duran, 2003-NMSC-008, ¶ 17 , 133 N.M. 553 , 66 P.3d 326 (stating that, generally, notice of an adverse possession claim between cotenants must be an open and unequivocal denial of the title and right to possession by one cotenant to the other); Collins v. Big Four Paving, Inc., 77 N.M. 380, 383 , 423 P.2d 418, 420 (1967) (determining that under the worker compensation statute, the purpose of which is to allow employers to investigate accidents, actual knowledge sufficient to overcome the requirement for written notice is not necessarily firsthand knowledge but is kno

2003See, e.g., In re Estate of Duran, 2003-NMSC-008, ¶ 17 , 133 N.M. 553 , 66 P.3d 326 (stating that, generally, notice of an adverse possession claim between cotenants must be an open and unequivocal denial of the title and right to possession by one cotenant to the other); Collins v. Big Four Paving, Inc., 77 N.M. 380, 383 , 423 P.2d 418, 420 (1967) (determining that under the worker compensation statute, the purpose of which is to allow employers to investigate accidents, actual knowledge sufficient to overcome the requirement for written notice is not necessarily firsthand knowledge but is kno

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Garcia v. Garcia Ex Rel. Estate of Garciagreen
nm · 1991 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Garcia v. Garcia, 111 N.M. 581, 588 , 808 P.2d 31, 38 (1991) (noting that statutes of limitation do not apply to quiet title actions and that such actions can only be barred by our adverse possession statute). {21} While noting that they “do not necessarily dispute that water rights cannot be created or acquired through the common law doctrine of adverse possession,” the Bassetts contend that this Court need not determine whether water rights can be adversely possessed.

2003Garcia v. Garcia, 111 N.M. 581, 588 , 808 P.2d 31, 38 (1991) (noting that statutes of limitation do not apply to quiet title actions and that such actions can only be barred by our adverse possession statute). {21} While noting that they “do not necessarily dispute that water rights cannot be created or acquired through the common law doctrine of adverse possession,” the Bassetts contend that this Court need not determine whether water rights can be adversely possessed.

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Brylinski v. Coopergreen
nm · 1981 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Brylinski v. Cooper, 95 N.M. 580, 583-84 , 624 P.2d 522, 525-26 (1981)(citations omitted) (quoting 3 Am.Jur.2d Adverse Possession §§ 1, 2 (1962)).

1989Brylinski v. Cooper, 95 N.M. 580, 583-84 , 624 P.2d 522, 525-26 (1981)(citations omitted) (quoting 3 Am.Jur.2d Adverse Possession §§ 1, 2 (1962)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Mexico. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Christmas v. Cowden green
nm · 1940
2 sentences

2003See NMSA 1978, § 37-1-22 (1973); Christmas, 44 N.M. at 533 , 105 P.2d at 493 ; see also In re Estate of Duran, 2003-NMSC-008, ¶ 20 , 133 N.M. 553 , 66 P.3d 326 (observing that a void deed will satisfy the color of title requirement as a claimant under a valid deed “would hardly need to rely on the doctrine of adverse possession”).

2003See NMSA 1978, § 37-1-22 (1973); Christmas, 44 N.M. at 533 , 105 P.2d at 493 ; see also In re Estate of Duran, 2003-NMSC-008, ¶ 20 , 133 N.M. 553 , 66 P.3d 326 (observing that a void deed will satisfy the color of title requirement as a claimant under a valid deed “would hardly need to rely on the doctrine of adverse possession”).

12003–2003
Smith v. Borradaile neutral
nm · 1923
2 sentences

1988Smith v. Borradaile, 30 N.M. 62 , 227 P. 602 (1922).

1988Smith v. Borradaile, 30 N.M. 62 , 227 P. 602 (1922).

11988–1988
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co. v. Seward green
fla · 1933
2 sentences

1981Co. v. Seward, 112 Fla. 326 , 150 So. 257 (1933).] It has also been said that the doctrine of maturing title by adverse possession under color of title is that where one, in the exercise of ordinary care, is induced to enter upon and improve land because he has some written evidence of title that would naturally induce a layman to believe that it vested in him what it professed to pass, it would be unjust to enforce the right of another who brings no action until the end of the statutory period. [Barrett v. Brewer, 153 N.C. 547 , 69 S.E. 614 (1910); Stolfa v. Gaines, 140 Okl. 292 , 283 P. 563

1981Co. v. Seward, 112 Fla. 326 , 150 So. 257 (1933).] It has also been said that the doctrine of maturing title by adverse possession under color of title is that where one, in the exercise of ordinary care, is induced to enter upon and improve land because he has some written evidence of title that would naturally induce a layman to believe that it vested in him what it professed to pass, it would be unjust to enforce the right of another who brings no action until the end of the statutory period. [Barrett v. Brewer, 153 N.C. 547 , 69 S.E. 614 (1910); Stolfa v. Gaines, 140 Okl. 292 , 283 P. 563

11981–1981
Downing v. Bird green
fla · 1958
1 sentence

1981The purposes of the doctrine of adverse possession have been stated as follows: The establishment of title by adverse possession is said to be based on the theory or presumption that the owner has abandoned the land to the adverse possessor. [Downing v. Bird, 100 So.2d 57 (Fla. 1958); Atlantic Coast Line R.

11981–1981
Barrett v. . Brewer green
nc · 1910
2 sentences

1981Co. v. Seward, 112 Fla. 326 , 150 So. 257 (1933).] It has also been said that the doctrine of maturing title by adverse possession under color of title is that where one, in the exercise of ordinary care, is induced to enter upon and improve land because he has some written evidence of title that would naturally induce a layman to believe that it vested in him what it professed to pass, it would be unjust to enforce the right of another who brings no action until the end of the statutory period. [Barrett v. Brewer, 153 N.C. 547 , 69 S.E. 614 (1910); Stolfa v. Gaines, 140 Okl. 292 , 283 P. 563

1981Co. v. Seward, 112 Fla. 326 , 150 So. 257 (1933).] It has also been said that the doctrine of maturing title by adverse possession under color of title is that where one, in the exercise of ordinary care, is induced to enter upon and improve land because he has some written evidence of title that would naturally induce a layman to believe that it vested in him what it professed to pass, it would be unjust to enforce the right of another who brings no action until the end of the statutory period. [Barrett v. Brewer, 153 N.C. 547 , 69 S.E. 614 (1910); Stolfa v. Gaines, 140 Okl. 292 , 283 P. 563

11981–1981
Stolfa v. Gaines green
okla · 1929
2 sentences

1981Co. v. Seward, 112 Fla. 326 , 150 So. 257 (1933).] It has also been said that the doctrine of maturing title by adverse possession under color of title is that where one, in the exercise of ordinary care, is induced to enter upon and improve land because he has some written evidence of title that would naturally induce a layman to believe that it vested in him what it professed to pass, it would be unjust to enforce the right of another who brings no action until the end of the statutory period. [Barrett v. Brewer, 153 N.C. 547 , 69 S.E. 614 (1910); Stolfa v. Gaines, 140 Okl. 292 , 283 P. 563

1981Co. v. Seward, 112 Fla. 326 , 150 So. 257 (1933).] It has also been said that the doctrine of maturing title by adverse possession under color of title is that where one, in the exercise of ordinary care, is induced to enter upon and improve land because he has some written evidence of title that would naturally induce a layman to believe that it vested in him what it professed to pass, it would be unjust to enforce the right of another who brings no action until the end of the statutory period. [Barrett v. Brewer, 153 N.C. 547 , 69 S.E. 614 (1910); Stolfa v. Gaines, 140 Okl. 292 , 283 P. 563

11981–1981
State v. King green
· 1915
2 sentences

1981The doctrine of color of title is “a mere judicial fiction used in the administration of the statute in order to effectuate its full, fair, and just purpose * * * [State v. King, 77 W.Va. 37 , 87 S.E. 170 (1915)].” Id. at § 105.

1981The doctrine of color of title is “a mere judicial fiction used in the administration of the statute in order to effectuate its full, fair, and just purpose * * * [State v. King, 77 W.Va. 37 , 87 S.E. 170 (1915)].” Id. at § 105.

11981–1981
Sandoval v. Perez neutral
· 1920
2 sentences

1977Thomas v. Pigman, 77 N.M. 521 , 424 P.2d 799 (1967); Wilson v. Kavanaugh, supra; Sandoval v. Perez, 26 N.M. 280 , 191 P. 467 (1920).

1977Thomas v. Pigman, 77 N.M. 521 , 424 P.2d 799 (1967); Wilson v. Kavanaugh, supra; Sandoval v. Perez, 26 N.M. 280 , 191 P. 467 (1920).

11977–1977
Thomas v. Pigman green
nm · 1967
2 sentences

1977Thomas v. Pigman, 77 N.M. 521 , 424 P.2d 799 (1967); Wilson v. Kavanaugh, supra; Sandoval v. Perez, 26 N.M. 280 , 191 P. 467 (1920).

1977Thomas v. Pigman, 77 N.M. 521 , 424 P.2d 799 (1967); Wilson v. Kavanaugh, supra; Sandoval v. Perez, 26 N.M. 280 , 191 P. 467 (1920).

11977–1977
United States v. Wooten green
ca10 · 1930
1 sentence

1969In United States v. Wooten, 40 F.2d 882 (10th Cir. 1930), the court in construing the requirement for payment of taxes by an adverse claimant under the Pueblo Lands Act had occasion to consider the legislative purpose of the adverse possession requirement of the Act.

11969–1969

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NM § N.M. Stat. § 37-1-22 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 90 (1930–2026) NY 81 (1875–2026) MO 52 (1855–2025) WA 51 (1943–2026) OH 46 (1979–2026) OR 35 (1909–2025) IN 33 (1855–2025) ME 32 (1914–2024) MI 30 (1897–2026) RI 27 (1970–2026) CT 27 (1983–2025) WY 27 (1981–2025) WI 26 (1927–2025) IA 21 (1903–2024) AL 21 (1866–2026) PA 20 (1840–2025) CA 19 (1915–2025) IL 19 (1981–2024) SC 18 (1987–2022) TN 18 (1998–2026) CO 17 (1956–2026) MS 15 (1987–2025) AZ 14 (1979–2024) MN 13 (1988–2026) AR 13 (1959–2021) WV 12 (1892–2025) MD 10 (1984–2018) NH 10 (1984–2025) ND 10 (1999–2025) OK 10 (1924–2014) NC 9 (1919–2025) VT 8 (2013–2025) UT 8 (1989–2025) VA 8 (1938–2026) NM 8 (1969–2003) MA 8 (1979–2025) KY 8 (2009–2025) GA 8 (1999–2023) KS 7 (1974–2024) HI 7 (1905–2016) ID 7 (1892–2024) SD 6 (1997–2026) NJ 6 (1979–2024) DE 5 (1959–2024) NE 4 (2016–2023) FL 4 (1991–2019) AK 3 (1982–2005) NV 3 (1992–2021) VI 3 (2008–2012) DC 2 (2019–2020) MT 2 (1991–2000)

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