New Mexico § 39-1-15 - Affidavit of good faith
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 39-1-15 — Affidavit of good faith, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-1-15. Affidavit of good faith
No such confession of judgment shall be filed with the clerks of said district courts,
unless the defendant or debtor shall attach to and make as a part of the statement
required in Section 39-1-11 NMSA 1978 , an affidavit setting forth that the same is made in good faith to secure such beneficiary
in debt or contingent liability justly due in the sum thus confessed or necessarily
entered into, and not with the intention of defrauding any of such defendant's creditors.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 39-1-15
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 39-1-15 cover?
Section 39-1-15 ("Affidavit of good faith") 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 § 39-1-15?
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