New Mexico Statutes 52-3-38. Minor deemed sui juris
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A minor working at an age and at an occupation legally permitted shall be deemed of the age of majority for the purpose of the New Mexico Occupational Disease Disablement Law, and no other person shall have any cause of action or right to compensation for disablement of the minor worker, but in the event of the approval of an agreement for lump sum settlement of compensation to the minor, the sum shall be paid only to the legally appointed guardian of the minor.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 52-3-38
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.