§ 45-2-115 Definitions
§ 45-2-116 Effect of parent-child relationship
§ 45-2-117 No distinction based on marital status
§ 45-2-118 Adoptee and adoptee’s adoptive parent or parents
§ 45-2-119 Adoptee and adoptee’s genetic parents
§ 45-2-120 Child conceived by assisted reproduction other than child born to gestational carrier
§ 45-2-121 Child born to gestational carrier
§ 45-2-122 Equitable adoption
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 45 > Article 2 > Part 1 > SUBPART 2.

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.