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2014 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 38 - Trials
Section 1 Process
Section 38-1-3 Common law is rule of practice and decision.
NM Stat § 38-1-3 (2014) What's This?
38-1-3. [Common law is rule of practice and decision.]
In all the courts in this state the common law as recognized in the United States of America, shall be the rule of practice and decision.
History: Laws 1875-1876, ch. 2, 2; C.L. 1884, 1823; C.L. 1897, 2871; Code 1915, 1354; C.S. 1929, 34-101; 1941 Comp., 19-303; 1953 Comp., 21-3-3.
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