The remedies heretofore obtainable by writ of quo warranto and by proceedings by information in the nature of quo warranto shall be commenced by the filing of a complaint as in other civil actions, and it shall not be necessary to sue out such writs in form, but this section shall not prevent nor be construed to prohibit the use by the supreme court and the district courts of the state of writs and proceedings in the forms hitherto used in such cases by such courts.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 44-3-1

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
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