New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 41 > Article 7 – Libel and Slander
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 41 > Article 7 - Libel and Slander
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 41 > Article 7 – Specific Performance
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§ 42-7-1 | [Contracts for sale of real estate; venue of action.] |
§ 42-7-2 | [Service by publication.] |
§ 42-7-3 | [Affidavit for service by publication.] |
§ 42-7-4 | [Effect of decree; compelling conveyance.] |
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 41 > Article 7 - Specific Performance
- 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.
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.