New Mexico Statutes 71-9-10. Water rights owner; action for impairment
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In addition to the appeal rights pursuant to Section 9 [71-9-9 N.M. Stat. Ann.] of the Geothermal Resources Development Act, a water rights owner may bring a de novo action in the district court in which the water rights are located for damages or injunctive relief with respect to any claimed impairment of existing water rights due to the exploration, development or production of geothermal resources pursuant to Section 4 [71-9-4 N.M. Stat. Ann.] of that act.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 71-9-10
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.