New Mexico § 73-1-6 - Signing of petition
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 73-1-6 — Signing of petition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73-1-6. Signing of petition
A guardian, conservator or personal representative of an estate, who is appointed
as such under the laws of this state, and who, as such guardian, conservator or personal
representative, is entitled to the possession of the lands belonging to the estate
which he represents may, on behalf of his ward or the estate he represents, upon being
thereunto authorized by the proper court, sign and acknowledge the petition in this
act mentioned, and may act in respect to the said lands to the same extent, and in
the same manner, as a private owner might act.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 73-1-6
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 73-1-6 cover?
Section 73-1-6 ("Signing of petition") 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 § 73-1-6?
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