New Mexico Statutes 42-2-12. Time of trial
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A. The court, upon notice by petitioner that the time for an answer has expired as to all defendants served either personally or by publication, shall forthwith set the cause for trial giving the cause preference over all other civil causes in which the public interest is not involved.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 42-2-12
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
B. The court upon such notice shall immediately impanel a special jury, if necessary, in the county in which the cause is to be tried for the sole purpose of trying said cause, unless the court in its discretion desires in the furtherance of justice to allow other matters to be tried before it at that time.