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2014 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 48 - Liens and Mortgages
Section 2 Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens
Section 48-2-16 Personal action for recovery of debt not affected.
NM Stat § 48-2-16 (2014) What's This?
48-2-16. [Personal action for recovery of debt not affected.]
Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to impair or affect the right of any person to whom any debt may be due for work done or materials furnished to maintain a personal action to recover such debt against the person liable therefor.
History: Laws 1880, ch. 16, 16; C.L. 1884, 1534; C.L. 1897, 2231; Code 1915, 3332; C.S. 1929, 82-215; 1941 Comp., 63-215; 1953 Comp., 61-2-15.
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