New Mexico Statutes 42-9-32. [Issues found for defendant; attachment dismissed;
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properties released; suit unabated.] In all cases commenced by attachment, in which the truth of the affidavit for attachment, or of any material allegation therein contained shall be denied, and the issue thus formed shall, upon the trial be found for the defendant, the attachment shall be dismissed and all property, rights, effects and credits held or affected thereby, or thereunder, shall be released and discharged from the operation thereof; but such dismissal of the attachment shall not abate the suit, but the same shall proceed as in ordinary cases.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 42-9-32
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.