New Mexico § 48-6-15 Suit in district court

New Mexico Statutes

§ 48-6-15 — Suit in district court

New Mexico § 48-6-15

Ch. 48Liens and Mortgages

Art. 6Agricultural Landlord Liens

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 48-6-15 (2026).

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When the amount in controversy is in excess of two hundred dollars [$200], suit may be instituted in the district court in the county in which the premises is [are] situated, or in which the defendant resides or may be found, by the filing in said court of complaint, affidavit and bond, with the clerk of said court as are required by this act [48-6-1 to 48-6- 16 NMSA 1978] to be filed in the justice of the peace [magistrate] court, and notice of suit and trial thereof shall be had according to law and the rules of said court in civil cases.

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When the amount in controversy is in excess of two hundred dollars [$200], suit may be instituted in the district court in the county in which the premises is [are] situated, or in which the defendant resides or may be found, by the filing in said court of complaint, affidavit and bond, with the clerk of said court as are required by this act [48-6-1 to 48-6- 16 NMSA 1978] to be filed in the justice of the peace [magistrate] court, and notice of suit and trial thereof shall be had according to law and the rules of said court in civil cases.