New Mexico § 42-3-10 - Compensation for expenses of inverse condemnation
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 42-3-10 — Compensation for expenses of inverse condemnation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-3-10. Compensation for expenses of inverse condemnation
A court, rendering a judgment for the plaintiff in a proceeding brought under Section 42A-1-29 NMSA 1978 awarding compensation for the actual physical taking of the property by the displacing
agency, or the agency effecting a settlement of any such proceeding, shall, when required
by federal law or by a federal grant contract governing the project or program, determine
and award or allow to the plaintiff as a part of the judgment or settlement a sum
which will reimburse the plaintiff for his reasonable costs, disbursements and expenses,
including reasonable attorney, appraisal and engineering fees actually incurred because
of the proceeding.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 42-3-10
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 42-3-10 cover?
Section 42-3-10 ("Compensation for expenses of inverse condemnation") 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 § 42-3-10?
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