§ 57-1-1 Contracts, agreements, combinations or conspiracies in restraint of trade
§ 57-1-1.1 Short title
§ 57-1-1.2 Definition
§ 57-1-2 Monopolies
§ 57-1-3 Contracts for restraint of trade or monopoly void; civil liability of participants; injunctive relief; purchasers relieved from payment
§ 57-1-4 Organizations exempted
§ 57-1-5 Attorney general; investigation
§ 57-1-6 Criminal penalty
§ 57-1-7 Civil penalty
§ 57-1-8 Attorney general; injunctive relief
§ 57-1-9 Election of remedies
§ 57-1-10 District attorneys; enforcement
§ 57-1-11 Judgment in favor of state as prima facie evidence
§ 57-1-12 Limitations of actions
§ 57-1-13 Actions involving interstate or foreign commerce
§ 57-1-14 Remedies cumulative
§ 57-1-15 Construction
§ 57-1-16 [Lawful activities.]
§ 57-1-17 Limitation on recovery of damages
§ 57-1-18 Limitation of retail purchases unlawful
§ 57-1-19 [Violation of act; penalty.]

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 57 > Article 1 - Restraints of Trade

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • 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.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Interrogatories: Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.
  • Judgement: The official decision of a court finally determining the respective rights and claims of the parties to a suit.
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.