Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 72 - Water Law. > Article 4 - Surveys, Investigations and Adjudication of Rights, 72-4-1 through 72-4-20. > Section 72-4-18 - Suits concerning water rights; submission of facts to jury or referee.

Section 72-4-18 - Suits concerning water rights; submission of facts to jury or referee.

72-4-18. [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.