§ 27-3-1 Short title
§ 27-3-2 Definitions
§ 27-3-3 Fair hearing
§ 27-3-4 Appeal
§ 27-3-5 [Expenditures for programs.]

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 27 > Article 3 - Public Assistance Appeals

  • 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.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.