When several persons claim to be entitled to the same office or franchise, or if they collectively claim to be entitled to exercise the franchise of a corporation created by the authority of this state, one action may be brought against all such persons in order to try their, and each of their, respective rights to such office or franchise.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 44-3-13

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.