New Mexico Statutes 73-15-5. Report of appraisers
A. The appraisers shall prepare a tabulated report of all of their findings which shall be bound in book form and shall be known as the conservancy appraisal record. Such record (Schedule Form VI) [73-17-24 N.M. Stat. Ann.] shall contain the names of the owners of property appraised as they may appear on the tax rolls or from the records of the office of the probate clerk and ex-officio recorder; a description of the property appraised; the amount of benefits appraised; the amount of damages appraised; and the appraised value of land or other property whcih [which] may be taken for the purposes of the district.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 73-15-5
- Appraisal: A determination of property value.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Probate: Proving a will
B. The appraisers shall also report any other benefits or damages or any other matter which, in their opinion, should be brought to the attention of the court. No error in the names of the owners of property or in the description thereof shall invalidate said appraisal or the levy of assessments or taxes based thereon, if sufficient description be given to identify such property.
C. When the report is completed, it shall be signed by at least a majority of the appraisers and deposited with the clerk who shall file it in the original case.