2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 42: Actions and Proceedings Relating to Property
Article 9: Attachment, 42-9-1 through 42-9-39
Section 42-9-31: Answer denying truth of fact stated in attachment affidavit; trial of issue; decision.


NM Stat § 42-9-31 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

42-9-31. [Answer denying truth of fact stated in attachment affidavit; trial of issue; decision.]

In all cases when properties or effects shall be attached, defendant may within the time limited in the writ of attachment, put in his answer, without oath, denying the truth of any material fact contained in the affidavit, to which the plaintiff may reply; and trial of the truth of the affidavit shall be had and on such trial the plaintiff shall be held to prove the existence of the facts denied, as set forth in the affidavit as the ground of attachment, and if the issue shall be found for plaintiff, the cause shall proceed, but if it be found for the defendant, the attachment shall be dismissed at the costs of plaintiff.

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