2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 42: Actions and Proceedings Relating to Property
Article 9: Attachment, 42-9-1 through 42-9-39
Section 42-9-7: Bond; parties; amount; condition.


NM Stat § 42-9-7 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

42-9-7. [Bond; parties; amount; condition.]

The bond shall be executed by the plaintiff or some responsible person as principal, and two or more sureties, residents of the state, each of which sureties shall be worth the penalty of the bond over and above all debts, or by some bond company authorized to do business in this state, in a sum at least double the amount sworn to in the affidavit, or in such lesser amount as the district court in its discretion shall by order direct, payable to the defendant and conditioned that the plaintiff will prosecute his action without delay, and with effect, and will refund all sums of money that may be adjudged to be refunded to the defendant and pay all damages that may accrue to any defendant or garnishee by reason of such attachment or any process or judgment thereon.

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