If the plaintiff‘s title expire after the action is brought, but before its determination, the verdict and judgment shall be for damages and costs only.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 42-4-10

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.