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writing requirement in New Mexico

6 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2011 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Badgergreen
idaho · 1974 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011In State v. Badger, two roommates were convicted of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. 96 Idaho 168 , 525 P.2d 363, 364 (1974).

2011In State v. Badger, two roommates were convicted of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. 96 Idaho 168 , 525 P.2d 363, 364 (1974).

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McIntosh v. Murphygreen
haw · 1970 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See McIntosh, 469 P.2d at 179 . {16} This case involves the fourth section of the English statute of frauds, which in pertinent part states, No action shall be brought upon any contract or sale of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, or any interest in or concerning them ... unless the agreement upon which such action shall be brought, or some memorandum or note thereof, shall be in writing, signed by the party to be charged therewith, or by some person thereunto by him lawfully authorized.

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People v. Blackred
cal · 2005 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Cf. Black, 29 Cal.Rptr.3d 740 , 113 P.3d at 543-44 ("The judge's discretion to identify aggravating factors in a case is guided by the requirement that they be `reasonably related to the decision being made.'") (quoting California court rules).

2005Cf. Black, 29 Cal.Rptr.3d 740 , 113 P.3d at 543-44 ("The judge's discretion to identify aggravating factors in a case is guided by the requirement that they be `reasonably related to the decision being made.'") (quoting California court rules).

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Matter of Estate of Mooregreen
arizctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985McDonald v. Polansky, 48 N.M. 518 , 153 P.2d 670 (1944) (Justice Mabry quoted with approval from 4 Page on Wills, § 1711, the rule that “a contract to make a will must, in order to be enforceable, ‘be clearly proved and be certain and unambiguous in all its terms’ ”); see Matter of Estate of Moore, 137 Ariz. 176 , 669 P.2d 609 (1983).

1985McDonald v. Polansky, 48 N.M. 518 , 153 P.2d 670 (1944) (Justice Mabry quoted with approval from 4 Page on Wills, § 1711, the rule that “a contract to make a will must, in order to be enforceable, ‘be clearly proved and be certain and unambiguous in all its terms’ ”); see Matter of Estate of Moore, 137 Ariz. 176 , 669 P.2d 609 (1983).

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
Marckstadt v. Lockheed Martin Corp. green
nm · 2009
2 sentences

2010Although a signed written rejection is not required, see Marckstadt, 2010-NMSC-001, ¶ 24 , 147 N.M. 678 , 228 P.3d 462 , a signature is one way to meet the writing requirement.

2010Although a signed written rejection is not required, see Marckstadt, 2010-NMSC-001, ¶ 24 , 147 N.M. 678 , 228 P.3d 462 , a signature is one way to meet the writing requirement.

12010–2010
State v. Lopez green
nm · 2005
2 sentences

2007Lopez, 2005-NMSC-036, ¶ 40 , 138 N.M. 521 , 123 P.3d 754 (citation omitted).

2007Lopez, 2005-NMSC-036, ¶ 40 , 138 N.M. 521 , 123 P.3d 754 (citation omitted).

12007–2007
McDonald v. Polansky green
nm · 1944
2 sentences

1985McDonald v. Polansky, 48 N.M. 518 , 153 P.2d 670 (1944) (Justice Mabry quoted with approval from 4 Page on Wills, § 1711, the rule that “a contract to make a will must, in order to be enforceable, ‘be clearly proved and be certain and unambiguous in all its terms’ ”); see Matter of Estate of Moore, 137 Ariz. 176 , 669 P.2d 609 (1983).

1985McDonald v. Polansky, 48 N.M. 518 , 153 P.2d 670 (1944) (Justice Mabry quoted with approval from 4 Page on Wills, § 1711, the rule that “a contract to make a will must, in order to be enforceable, ‘be clearly proved and be certain and unambiguous in all its terms’ ”); see Matter of Estate of Moore, 137 Ariz. 176 , 669 P.2d 609 (1983).

11985–1985
Lindley v. Lindley green
nm · 1960
2 sentences

1985In Lindley v. Lindley, 67 N.M. 439 , 356 P.2d 455 (1960), the court noted that for “reasons of public policy, courts should be cautious to sustain contracts to make mutual wills, because such contracts, in effect destroy the revocability of wills, and fail to allow for changes in circumstances as years pass.” New Mexico’s adoption of Section 45-2-701 effectively creates a mini-statute of frauds for contracts to make wills and adds a writing requirement to the common-law rule that a contract to make a will must be clearly established and be certain and unambiguous in its terms.

1985In Lindley v. Lindley, 67 N.M. 439 , 356 P.2d 455 (1960), the court noted that for “reasons of public policy, courts should be cautious to sustain contracts to make mutual wills, because such contracts, in effect destroy the revocability of wills, and fail to allow for changes in circumstances as years pass.” New Mexico’s adoption of Section 45-2-701 effectively creates a mini-statute of frauds for contracts to make wills and adds a writing requirement to the common-law rule that a contract to make a will must be clearly established and be certain and unambiguous in its terms.

11985–1985

Where else courts name it

IL 43 (1977–2026) NY 42 (1897–2017) CA 39 (1915–2023) LA 38 (1971–2025) IN 34 (1990–2025) TX 33 (1915–2026) MI 21 (1983–2025) GA 16 (1929–2026) WA 15 (1982–2019) PA 15 (1919–2025) MO 15 (1980–2025) NJ 10 (1979–2024) UT 10 (1998–2023) FL 9 (1978–2026) VA 9 (1991–2024) CT 9 (1994–2019) AR 8 (1942–2015) SC 7 (2007–2022) MA 7 (1959–2020) TN 7 (1956–2026) OH 7 (1989–2025) WY 6 (1981–2019) IA 6 (1988–2016) NM 6 (1985–2011) KY 6 (1915–2025) RI 6 (1969–2012) MD 5 (1976–2025) NV 5 (1983–2012) KS 5 (1975–2007) ID 5 (1993–2019) ND 5 (1980–2021) AZ 4 (1975–2018) MN 4 (1988–2009) MS 4 (1978–2007) HI 4 (2001–2020) ME 4 (2004–2022) MT 4 (2003–2009) SD 3 (2005–2026) DC 3 (1993–2011) AL 3 (1967–1986) VT 2 (1922–1986) WV 2 (1893–1997) DE 2 (2014–2019) OR 2 (1984–1999) WI 2 (2006–2006) NC 2 (2000–2019) OK 2 (1994–2016)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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