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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 4: Counties
Article 46: Suits by and Against Counties, 4-46-1 through 4-46-4
Section 4-46-1: Name for purpose of suit.
Universal Citation:
NM Stat § 4-46-1 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis)
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4-46-1. [Name for purpose of suit.]
In all suits or proceedings by or against a county, the name in which the county shall sue or be sued shall be the board of county commissioners of the county of . . . . . . . . . ., but this provision shall not prohibit county officers, when authorized by law, from suing in their name of office for the benefit of the county.
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