Nothing in this act [48-8-1 to 48-8-7 NMSA 1978] shall be construed to permit any hospital to be a party to or to have any interest in the amount or manner of any settlement of any claim on which a lien has been filed other than the lien rights as provided in this act.
History: 1953 Comp., § 61-9-7, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 227, § 7.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 41 C.J.S. Hospitals § 15.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 48 - Liens and Mortgages
Section 48-8-1 - Liens upon personal injury damages recovered by patients; creation; exception.
Section 48-8-2 - Filing and notice of hospital liens.
Section 48-8-3 - Persons liable for payment of lien; limitation of actions.
Section 48-8-4 - County clerk to maintain hospital lien records.
Section 48-8-5 - Release of lien.
Section 48-8-7 - [Hospital's interest in settlement restricted to lien rights.]