# N.M. Stat. § 19-4-32: Probate judge; claim for lands in individual right

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C19_A4_S19-4-32

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 19-4-32
- **Heading:** Probate judge; claim for lands in individual right
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 19 / Article 4 / Section 19-4-32

## Text

In case any judge who shall have entered such land and thus have become the sole trustee thereof, shall be possessed or entitled to any part or portion of such lands in his individual right, and his claim or right shall not be claimed adversely to him, he shall be deemed to be seized and possessed of the title thereto and the estate therein to his own use, in fee simple absolute, free and discharged of such trust; and no conveyance, other than the receipt of the officers of the United States land office or patent to the lands including the same, shall be necessary to perfect his title thereto. But in case individual right shall be claimed by any person adversely to him, the conflicting claims between them shall be settled and determined by an action, as provided in this chapter and tried before some judge who shall be disinterested and possessed of complete jurisdiction for the trial therefor.

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