New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 44 > Article 5 – Gambling Debts and Losses


§ 44-5-1	[Money and property losses; loser’s right of action for recovery; nature of remedy.]
§ 44-5-2	[Contents of complaint.]
§ 44-5-3	Action maintainable by spouse, children, heirs, executors, administrators and creditors or [of] loser
§ 44-5-4	Judgments, conveyances and contracts founded on gambling loss void; suit to declare void; parties
§ 44-5-5	[Defense in action by assignee.]
§ 44-5-6	[Loss by minor, servant or apprentice in grocery, store or dramshop; proprietor liable; who may sue.]
§ 44-5-7	[How defenses under this article may be asserted.]
§ 44-5-8	[Suit before magistrate; interrogatories to defendant.]
§ 44-5-9	[Answer to interrogatories not evidence in criminal prosecution.]
§ 44-5-10	[Election bets included.]
§ 44-5-11	[Stakeholder’s liability; demand required.]
§ 44-5-12	[Garnishment against winner in action by creditor against loser.]
§ 44-5-13	[Time for commencing action.]
§ 44-5-14	Action for recovery; immunity

Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.