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A married couple domiciled in New Mexico. During the marriage, the husband earns wages from his job, the wife inherits a parcel of land from her father, and the couple buys a car with the husband's wages. Under New Mexico community property law, how is the inherited land characterized?

Community property, because it was acquired during the marriage Quasi-community property subject to equal division Separate property of the wife, because property acquired by inheritance is separate property Community property of which the wife owns a 75% interest

Correct Answer:

Separate property of the wife, because property acquired by inheritance is separate property

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