New Mexico § 47-1-17 - Entailed estates
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 47-1-17 — Entailed estates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-1-17. Entailed estates
Whenever a conveyance or bequest is made wherein the conveyor or testator shall hold
possession of property, be it lands or tenements, in law or equity, as under the English
Statute of Edward the First, styled the entail statute, and said property is to be
perpetuated in the family, each one of said conveyances or bequests shall only invest
the conveyors or testators with possession during their lifetime, who shall possess
and hold the right and title to said premises, and no others, the same as a tenant
for life is recognized by law; and at the death of said conveyor or testator said
lands and tenements shall descend to the children of said conveyor or testator, to
be equally divided among them as absolute tenants in common; and if there should
be but one child, it shall descend absolutely to it; and if any child should die,
the part which he or she should have received shall be given to his or her successor,
and if there should be no such successor, then it shall descend to his or her legal
heirs.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 47-1-17
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 47-1-17 cover?
Section 47-1-17 ("Entailed estates") 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 § 47-1-17?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 47-1-17" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 47-1-17 apply to my situation?
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