When an attorney dies or is removed or suspended, or ceases to act as such, a party to an action or proceeding for whom he was acting must, before any further proceedings are had against him, be required by the adverse party, by written notice to appoint another attorney or to appear in person. History: Laws 1909, ch. 53, § 33; Code 1915, § 360; C.S. 1929, § 9-134; 1941 Comp., § 18-114; 1953 Comp., § 18-1-14. Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For withdrawal or substitution of attorneys in civil or criminal appellate proceedings, see Rule 12-302 NMRA. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7 Am. Jur. 2d Attorney at Law § 146. 7A C.J.S. Attorney and Client § 223.
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