In the absence of a finding of a contrary intention, the rules of construction in Chapter 45, Article 2, Part 7 NMSA 1978 control the construction of a governing instrument. The rules of construction in Chapter 45, Article 2, Part 7 NMSA 1978 apply to a governing instrument of any type, except as the application of a particular section is limited by its terms to a specific type or types of provision or governing instrument.
§ 45-2-701 NMSA 1978
Scope
Known as the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
The act spans §§ 45-2-1001 to 45-2-914 (118 sections).
1953 Comp., § 32A-2-701, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 2-701; repealed and reenacted by Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 49.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.