New Mexico § 47-1-13 - Lineal and collateral securities; contracts binding realty as against heirs and legal claimants
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 47-1-13 — Lineal and collateral securities; contracts binding realty as against heirs and legal claimants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-1-13. Lineal and collateral securities; contracts binding realty as against heirs and legal claimants
Lineal and collateral securities in all cases are hereby forbidden, but the heirs
and legal claimants of any person who may have made any written contract or agreement
shall be responsible for said contract or agreement to the extent of the lands limited
or bequeathed, in such case, and in the manner prescribed by law.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 47-1-13
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 47-1-13 cover?
Section 47-1-13 ("Lineal and collateral securities; contracts binding realty as against heirs and legal claimants") 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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