New Mexico Statutes

§ 44-2-7 — [When peremptory or alternative writs issued.]

New Mexico § 44-2-7
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 44Miscellaneous Civil Law Matters
Art. 2Mandamus

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 44-2-7 (2026).

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When the right to require the performance of the act is clear, and it is apparent that no valid excuse can be given for not performing it, a peremptory mandamus may be allowed in the first instance; in all other cases the alternative writ shall be first issued.

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Legislative History

Laws 1884, ch. 1, § 41; C.L. 1884, § 1996; C.L. 1897, § 2764; Code 1915, §

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