New Mexico § 44-3-5 - Cost bond to be posted by private relator
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 44-3-5 — Cost bond to be posted by private relator, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-3-5. Cost bond to be posted by private relator
Before any writ shall issue in an action brought upon the complaint or information
of a private relator under the provisions of this act, such private person shall file
with the clerk of the court issuing such writ a cost bond in an amount to be fixed
by the court, executed and acknowledged as required by law in the case of supersedeas
bonds on appeal, to be approved by the clerk of said court, conditioned as now required
by law in the case of cost bonds in the district court.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 44-3-5
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 44-3-5 cover?
Section 44-3-5 ("Cost bond to be posted by private relator") 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 § 44-3-5?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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