New Mexico § 45-3-1202 - Effect of affidavit
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-1202 — Effect of affidavit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-3-1202. Effect of affidavit
The person paying, delivering, transferring or issuing personal property or the evidence
thereof pursuant to affidavit is discharged and released to the same extent as if
he dealt with a personal representative of the decedent. He is not required to see to the application of the personal property or evidence
thereof or to inquire into the truth of any statement in the affidavit. If any person to whom an affidavit is delivered refuses to pay, deliver, transfer
or issue any personal property or evidence thereof, it may be recovered or its payment,
delivery, transfer or issuance compelled upon proof of their right in a proceeding
brought for the purpose by or on behalf of the persons entitled thereto. Any person to whom payment, delivery, transfer or issuance is made is answerable
and accountable therefor to any personal representative of the estate or to any other
person having a superior right.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-3-1202
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-1202 cover?
Section 45-3-1202 ("Effect of affidavit") 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 § 45-3-1202?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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