The estates of dower and curtesy are abolished. History: 1953 Comp., § 32A-2-113, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 2-113; repealed and reenacted by Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 14. ANNOTATIONSOfficial comments. — See Commissioners on Uniform State Laws official comment to 2-112 UPC. Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 14 repealed former 45-2-112 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 2-112, relating to aliens, and enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1993. Compiler's notes. — The language of this section is identical to that of former 29-1-23, 1953 Comp. Law reviews. — For article, 'Intestate Succession and Wills Law: The New Probate Code,' see 6 N.M.L. Rev. 25 (1975). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 25 Am. Jur. 2d Dower and Curtesy §§ 2, 4, 7. Constitutionality of statutes in relation to dower, 10 A.L.R.3d 212. 26A C.J.S. Descent and Distribution §§ 6, 48, 60.
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