New Mexico § 44-6-12 - Parties

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 44-6-12 — Parties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 44-6-12. Parties

When declaratory relief is sought, all persons shall be made parties who have or claim

any interest which would be affected by the declaration, and no declaration shall

prejudice the rights of persons not parties to the proceeding. In any proceeding which involves the validity of a municipal ordinance or franchise,

the municipality shall be made a party and shall be entitled to be heard, and if the

statute, ordinance or franchise is alleged to be unconstitutional, the attorney general

shall also be served with a copy of the proceeding and be entitled to be heard.

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Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 44-6-12

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 44-6-12 cover?

Section 44-6-12 ("Parties") 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 § 44-6-12?

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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?

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How does New Mexico § 44-6-12 apply to my situation?

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