A special administrator appointed by order of the district court in any formal proceeding has the power of a general personal representative except as limited in the appointment and duties as prescribed in the order. The appointment may be for a specified time, or to perform particular acts or on other terms as the district court may direct.
History: 1953 Comp., § 32A-3-617, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 3-617.
Cross references. — For general duties and liability of personal representative, see 45-3-703 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 34 C.J.S. Executors and Administrators §§ 1035, 1036.