Before any writ shall issue in an action brought upon the complaint or information of a private relator under the provisions of this act N.M. Stat. Ann. § 44-3-1 to 44-3-16, such private person shall file with the clerk of the court issuing such writ a cost bond in an amount to be fixed by the court, executed and acknowledged as required by law in the case of supersedeas bonds on appeal, to be approved by the clerk of said court, conditioned as now required by law in the case of cost bonds in the district court.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 44-3-5

  • 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.
  • 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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