New Mexico Statutes 45-4-302. Jurisdiction by act of decedent
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In addition to jurisdiction conferred by Section 4-301 [45-4-301 N.M. Stat. Ann.], a foreign personal representative is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of New Mexico to the same extent that his decedent was subject to jurisdiction immediately prior to death.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-4-302
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.