New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 35 > Article 13 – Magistrate Court; Appeals
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| § 35-13-1 | Appeals; right of appeal |
| § 35-13-2 | Appeals; district court proceedings; docket fees; |
| § 35-13-3 | Appeals; amendments on trial de novo |
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 35 > Article 13 - Magistrate Court; Appeals
- Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
- 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.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.