New Mexico Statutes 44-5-12. [Garnishment against winner in action by creditor against loser.]
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Any creditor to any person losing by any game at cards or any other gambling device, in addition to the remedy provided by the above sections of this chapter N.M. Stat. Ann. § 44-5-1 to 44-5-14, shall have the right to garnishee the winner in any proceeding by attachment or execution, and the same proceeding shall be had thereon as if such winner were a debtor of the party losing to the amount of money, property, rights or credits, that may appear to have been so won by said winner from the party losing.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 44-5-12
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.