A decree quieting title against the state is effective only against a claim, interest or lien of the state that has been set forth in the pleading served upon the state with sufficient factual detail to give the state reasonable notice of the basis of the claim, interest or lien sought to be quieted; provided, however, that service of a copy of the complaint on the state tax commission [property tax division of the taxation and revenue department], identifying the land, and setting out all delinquent taxes shown on the county tax rolls, pertaining to such land, shall be deemed sufficient notice to the state of all claims of the state arising out of delinquent ad valorem taxes or unrecorded instruments of title and any decree quieting title against the state shall be effective to cut off any claim arising from such unrecorded instrument of title or claim for unpaid taxes.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 42-6-17

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.