New Mexico Statutes

N.M. Stat. § 45-2-113 (2026)

Individuals related to decedent through two lines.

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An individual who is related to the decedent through two lines of relationship is
entitled to only a single share based on the relationship that would entitle the individual
to the larger share.

History: 1953 Comp., § 32A-2-113, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 2-113; repealed
and reenacted by Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 15.

                                     ANNOTATIONS

Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 15 repealed former 45-2-113
NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 2-113, relating to the abolition of
curtesy and dower, and enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1993.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1993–1993 · leading case: Swink v. Fingado, 850 P.2d 978 (N.M. 1993).

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Swink v. Fingado, 850 P.2d 978 (N.M. 1993). · cites it 2× “37, § 17 (current version at NMSA 1978, § 45-2-113 (Repl.Pamp.1989)). Tenancies by the entireties were abrogated when New Mexico enacted statutes adopting the community property system.”

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