New Mexico § 51-1-55 - Res judicata and collateral estoppel prohibition
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 51-1-55 — Res judicata and collateral estoppel prohibition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-1-55. Res judicata and collateral estoppel prohibition
Any findings of fact or law, judgment, conclusions or final order made by an unemployment
insurance claims examiner, hearing officer, the board of review or any person with
the authority to make findings of fact or law in any action or proceeding under the
Unemployment Compensation Law, shall not be conclusive or binding in any separate
proceeding between an individual and his present or prior employer brought before
an arbitrator, hearing officer, court or judge of this state or the United States
regardless of whether the prior action was between the same or related parties or
involved the same facts.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 51-1-55
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 51-1-55 cover?
Section 51-1-55 ("Res judicata and collateral estoppel prohibition") 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 § 51-1-55?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 51-1-55 apply to my situation?
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