New Mexico § 42-4-23 - Working mine pending suit; waste

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 42-4-23 — Working mine pending suit; waste, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 42-4-23. Working mine pending suit; waste

That nothing in the two preceding sections shall prohibit the working and development

of a mine or mining claim by either party in interest who may be in possession of

the mine or claim during the pendency of the suit, nor prohibit anyone from bringing

an action for damages, or a suit in equity to prevent waste.

Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 42-4-23

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 42-4-23 cover?

Section 42-4-23 ("Working mine pending suit; waste") 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 § 42-4-23?

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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?

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