If a judgment is rendered against several persons and one or more of them dies, a writ of error or appeal may be brought by any survivors or by the successors in interest of the decedent.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 39-3-19

  • 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.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
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