When an order or judgment discharging an attachment is rendered in the district court, and the party who obtained such attachment shall seek to have the proceedings, on the trial of the issue on the affidavit for the attachment or the action of the court in cases where such trial was not had, reviewed in the supreme court, he shall have the right to do so upon appeal or writ of error [as] in other cases. Upon his giving bond for a supersedeas, as in other cases, the lien of his attachment shall be preserved until the final review and determination of his right to his lien in the court of final appellate jurisdiction.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 42-9-33

  • 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.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
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