New Mexico § 35-9-2 - Attachment; execution
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-9-2 — Attachment; execution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-9-2. Attachment; execution
A. The attachment shall order the sheriff or a full-time, salaried deputy sheriff
to attach personal property of the defendant within the magistrate district having
a value sufficient to satisfy the amount claimed in the complaint in the action, safely
to keep the property to satisfy any judgment that might be recovered in the action
and to make return of the attachment to the magistrate at the time specified therein
not less than five days nor more than fifteen days from the date of issuance. B. The sheriff or deputy shall comply with the order and: (1) immediately make an inventory of the property seized; and (2) serve on the defendant personally, or, if the defendant cannot be found, leave
at the defendant's residence, or if the defendant has no residence, leave with the
person in whose possession the property is found, the civil complaint and summons
and form for answer to civil complaint, along with a copy of the attachment and his
inventory. C. No property attached by the sheriff or deputy shall be removed by him if the person
in possession of, or claiming, the property gives him a bond to the plaintiff in double
the sum claimed in the complaint in the action, or in double the value of the property
attached, whichever is less, conditioned that such property will be produced to satisfy
any execution that might be issued upon any judgment which might be obtained by the
plaintiff in the action.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 35-9-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-9-2 cover?
Section 35-9-2 ("Attachment; execution") 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 § 35-9-2?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-9-2" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 35-9-2 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Mexico can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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