New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 56 > Article 14 – Worthless Checks
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 56 > Article 14 - Worthless Checks
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.