N.M. Stat. § 72-4-18 : — WATER LAWSURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS AND ADJUDICATION OF RIGHTS —4-18 - Suits concerning water rights; submission of facts to jury or referee

In any suit concerning water rights, or in any suit or appeal provided for in this article, the court may in its discretion submit any question of fact arising therein to a jury, or may appoint a referee or referees to take testimony and report upon the rights of the parties.

NMS § 72-4-18

Laws 1907, ch. 49, § 37; Code 1915, § 5696; C.S. 1929, § 151-149; 1941 Comp., § 77-407; 1953 Comp., § 75-4-7.
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