New Mexico § 45-3-909 - Improper distribution; liability of distributee
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-909 — Improper distribution; liability of distributee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-3-909. Improper distribution; liability of distributee
Unless the distribution or payment no longer can be questioned because of adjudication,
estoppel or limitation, a distributee of property improperly distributed or paid,
or a claimant who was improperly paid, is liable to return the property improperly
received and its income since distribution if he has the property. If he does not have the property, then he is liable to return the value as of the
date of disposition of the property improperly received and the income and gain from
that property received by him.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-3-909
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-909 cover?
Section 45-3-909 ("Improper distribution; liability of distributee") 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 § 45-3-909?
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