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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 37: Limitation of Actions; Abatement and Revivor
Article 1: Limitations of Actions, 37-1-1 through 37-1-30
Section 37-1-14: When second suit deemed continuation of first action.
NM Stat § 37-1-14 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
37-1-14. [When second suit deemed continuation of first action.]
If, after the commencement of an action, the plaintiff fail therein for any cause, except negligence in its prosecution, and a new suit be commenced within six months thereafter, the second suit shall, for the purposes herein contemplated, be deemed a continuation of the first.
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