Section 48-6-3 - When lien expires.

NM Stat § 48-6-3 (2019) (N/A)
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Such preference lien shall continue as to such agricultural products and as to the animals, tools and other property furnished to the tenant as aforesaid, so long as they remain on such rented or leased premises and for one month thereafter; and such lien, as to agricultural products and as to animals and tools furnished as aforesaid, shall be superior to all exemptions.

History: Laws 1921, ch. 182, § 3; C.S. 1929, § 82-103; 1941 Comp., § 48-1503; 1953 Comp., § 61-6-3.

Effectiveness as against person with knowledge. — As against a person who has full knowledge of existence of the landlord's "preference lien," the lien is effective for thirty days. Goggins v. Dexter Gin Co., 1942-NMSC-063, 46 N.M. 440, 130 P.2d 1029.

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Estoppel to rely on statute of limitations, 24 A.L.R.2d 1413.

52 C.J.S. Landlord and Tenant § 652.