New Mexico § 35-12-6 - Garnishment; unmatured debts
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-12-6 — Garnishment; unmatured debts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-12-6. Garnishment; unmatured debts
Debts not yet due to the defendant may be garnished, but no execution shall be awarded
against the garnishee for such debts until they become due. The magistrate may order the defendant to deliver the evidence of such indebtedness
to the court. If the defendant alleges an endorsement or delivery of the evidence before the court's
order came to his knowledge, the court may inquire into the consideration and good
faith of the transfer and, if the court determines that the endorsee or transferee
holds by fraudulent endorsement or delivery, it may order delivery of the evidence
to the court. When any evidence of indebtedness is delivered to the court under this section,
the court shall notify any endorsers of its nonpayment at maturity, and the garnishment
proceedings shall remain open until it becomes due.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 35-12-6
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 35-12-6 cover?
Section 35-12-6 ("Garnishment; unmatured debts") 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 § 35-12-6?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 35-12-6 apply to my situation?
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