New Mexico § 38-4-11 - Failure to apply for appointment of guardian ad litem
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 38-4-11 — Failure to apply for appointment of guardian ad litem, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-4-11. Failure to apply for appointment of guardian ad litem
If an infant defendant, or a relative or friend of an infant under the age of fourteen,
neglects for twenty days to procure the appointment of a guardian ad litem to defend
the suit, the court shall appoint some competent person to be the guardian ad litem
for such infant in the defense of such suit.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 38-4-11
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 38-4-11 cover?
Section 38-4-11 ("Failure to apply for appointment of guardian ad litem") 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 § 38-4-11?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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