New Mexico § 39-1-11 - Form of confession of judgment
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 39-1-11 — Form of confession of judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-1-11. Form of confession of judgment
A statement in writing must be made and signed by the defendant and verified by his
oath to the following effect, and filed with the clerk: A. if for money due, or to become due, it must state fully and concisely the facts
out of which the indebtedness arose, and that the sum confessed therefor is justly
due, or to become due, as the case may be; B. if for the purpose of securing the plaintiff against a contingent liability, it
must state fully but concisely the facts constituting such liability, and must show
that the sum confessed therefor does not exceed the same.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 39-1-11
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 39-1-11 cover?
Section 39-1-11 ("Form of confession of judgment") 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.
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