New Mexico Statutes 39-3-20. Death of party pending review
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If any party to an appeal or writ of error dies after appeal is taken or writ of error sued out, but before final judgment thereon, the appeal or writ of error shall not abate thereby. The death shall be suggested to the supreme court or court of appeals by any surviving party, and the court shall proceed as may be provided by rule of procedure.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 39-3-20
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.