The defendant shall plead to the complaint, as required by Sections 4106 and 4110;

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 42-4-6

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.

and the plaintiff may reply or demur.