New Mexico § 10-2-10 - Action on bond; use of certified copy
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-2-10 — Action on bond; use of certified copy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-2-10. Action on bond; use of certified copy
In all actions at law upon the bond of any officer in this state wherein the original
bond of such officer cannot be produced in court, the certified copy thereof, under
the seal of the officer making the record, shall be received by any court for the
same uses and purposes as the original bond; and any judgment rendered and execution
issued against the principal and sureties therein shall be as valid and binding and
of as full force and effect as if the original bond had been produced in court in
said action at law.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 10-2-10
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-2-10 cover?
Section 10-2-10 ("Action on bond; use of certified copy") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 10-2-10?
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