2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 42: Actions and Proceedings Relating to Property
Article 7: Specific Performance, 42-7-1 through 42-7-4
Section 42-7-3: Affidavit for service by publication.
42-7-3. [Affidavit for service by publication.]
Before service can be made by publication an affidavit must be filed in the action showing the cause to be one for the specific performance of a contract for the sale of real estate, and that the defendant to be served with process is a nonresident of the state, and it being shown to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is in fact a nonresident, the court shall order service by publication.
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