New Mexico § 19-1-9 - Additional assistance to defend contest suits
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-1-9 — Additional assistance to defend contest suits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1-9. Additional assistance to defend contest suits
The commissioner of public lands is authorized to employ such additional persons,
including surveyors and attorneys, as he may deem necessary to defend contest suits
brought by the United States government to determine title to school or other state
lands, and to subpoena such witnesses as are deemed necessary in behalf of the state
in defense of such suits, the per diem and mileage of such witnesses to be paid in
accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor. The salaries and actual expenses of such additional persons, and mileage and per
diem of such witnesses as are provided for in this section shall be paid from the
state lands maintenance fund.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-1-9
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-1-9 cover?
Section 19-1-9 ("Additional assistance to defend contest suits") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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