New Mexico § 42-2-16 - Proof of payment; recording judgment
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 42-2-16 — Proof of payment; recording judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-2-16. Proof of payment; recording judgment
After the petitioner has made payment in full to the clerk of the district court in
accordance with the judgment in the condemnation action, the clerk shall certify upon
the judgment that payment has been made thereon. A copy of this judgment showing payment shall be recorded in the office of the county
clerk of the county in which the property is situate, and thereupon the title or interest
in the property affected shall vest in the petitioner.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 42-2-16
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 42-2-16 cover?
Section 42-2-16 ("Proof of payment; recording judgment") 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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