New Mexico § 62-12-2 - Actions against commission
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-12-2 — Actions against commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-12-2. Actions against commission
In case the commission or its members shall undertake to act in excess of its jurisdiction
and authority conferred under this act, or without jurisdiction; or in case the said
commission or its members shall undertake to exercise rights or privileges not conferred
upon it by this act or by law; or in case the said commission or its members shall
fail or refuse in the performance of any duties or obligations imposed upon it by
the terms of this act, then the person interested or whose rights are affected may
bring suit by mandamus, prohibition, injunction or other appropriate remedy against
the said commission in its statutory name in this act provided, to compel performance
of the duties and obligations imposed upon said commission by this act, or to restrain
said commission and its members from the exercise of jurisdiction not by this act
conferred. Consent of the state is hereby expressly given to the maintenance of such suits
against said commission. Any such action shall be brought against said commission in the district court of
Santa Fe county, New Mexico, or in the district court of the county in which the complaint
or controversy arose. Any judgment or decree entered against the commission shall be binding upon the
commission and each and every member thereof.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 62-12-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-12-2 cover?
Section 62-12-2 ("Actions against commission") 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 § 62-12-2?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-12-2" (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?
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How does New Mexico § 62-12-2 apply to my situation?
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