2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 44: Miscellaneous Civil Law Matters
Article 6: Declaratory Judgments, 44-6-1 through 44-6-15
Section 44-6-2: Scope.
44-6-2. Scope.
In cases of actual controversy, district courts within their respective jurisdictions shall have power to declare rights, status and other legal relations whether or not further relief is or could be claimed. No action or proceeding shall be open to objection on the ground that a declaratory judgment or decree is prayed for. The declaration may be either affirmative or negative in form and effect and shall have the force and effect of a final judgment or decree.
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