New Mexico § 19-4-8 - Conveyances to persons entitled to possession or occupancy
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-4-8 — Conveyances to persons entitled to possession or occupancy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-4-8. Conveyances to persons entitled to possession or occupancy
Such corporate authorities or probate judge, holding the title of such lands in trust,
as declared in the said act of congress, his or their successors shall, by a good
and sufficient deed of conveyance, grant and convey the title to each and every block,
lot, share or parcel of the same to the person or persons who shall have possession,
or be entitled to the possession or occupancy thereof, according to his, her or their
several and respective rights or interest in the same, as they existed in law or equity
at the time of the entry of such lands, or to his, her or their heirs and assigns. Every such deed to be made by such corporate authorities, or by such probate judge,
shall be so executed and acknowledged as to admit the same to be recorded.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-4-8
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-4-8 cover?
Section 19-4-8 ("Conveyances to persons entitled to possession or occupancy") 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.
How do I cite New Mexico § 19-4-8?
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