New Mexico Statutes

§ 57-16-13 — Right of action; damages

New Mexico § 57-16-13
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 57Trade Practices and Regulations
Art. 16Motor Vehicle Dealers Franchising

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 57-16-13 (2026).

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In addition to any other judicial relief, any person who shall be injured in his business or property by reason of anything forbidden in this act may sue therefor in the district court and shall recover actual damages by him sustained, and the cost of suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee. In an action for money damages, the court or jury may award punitive damages not to exceed three times the actual damages, if the defendant acted maliciously.

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Legislative History

1953 Comp., § 64-37-13, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 6, § 13.

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