For good cause shown, an order in a formal testacy proceeding may be modified or vacated within the time allowed for appeal as provided by the Rules Governing Appeals to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals and Original Proceedings in the Supreme Court [12-101 NMRA].

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-3-413

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.