2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 39: Judgments, Costs, Appeals
Article 2: Attorneys' Fees and Costs, 39-2-1 through 39-2-14
Section 39-2-4: Actions ex contractu; recovery of principal amount below jurisdiction of court.
39-2-4. [Actions ex contractu; recovery of principal amount below jurisdiction of court.]
In all actions founded on debt or other contract, if the plaintiff recover an amount which, exclusive of interest, is below the jurisdiction of the court, he shall recover judgment therein, but the costs shall be adjudged against him unless the plaintiff 's claim, as established on the trial, shall be reduced by offsets below the jurisdiction of the court.
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