New Mexico § 44-2-11 - Pleadings allowed; proceedings as in civil actions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 44-2-11 — Pleadings allowed; proceedings as in civil actions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-2-11. Pleadings allowed; proceedings as in civil actions
No other pleading or written allegation is allowed than the writ and answer. They shall be construed and amended in the same manner as pleadings in a civil action,
and the issues thereby joined shall be tried and further proceedings had in the same
manner as in a civil action.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 44-2-11
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 44-2-11 cover?
Section 44-2-11 ("Pleadings allowed; proceedings as in civil actions") 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 § 44-2-11?
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