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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 41: Torts
Article 3: Contribution Among Tortfeasors, 41-3-1 through 41-3-8
Section 41-3-1: Joint tortfeasors defined.


NM Stat § 41-3-1 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

41-3-1. Joint tortfeasors defined.

For the purposes of this act [41-3-1 to 41-3-8 NMSA 1978] the term "joint tortfeasors" means two or more persons jointly or severally liable in tort for the same injury to person or property, whether or not judgment has been recovered against all or some of them.

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