New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 12 > Article 11 > Part 1
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- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- 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.
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- 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.
- Probate: Proving a will