2014 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 57 - Trade Practices and Regulations
Section 16 Motor Vehicle Dealers Franchising
Section 57-16-13 Right of action; damages.

NM Stat § 57-16-13 (2014) What's This?
57-16-13. Right of action; damages.
In addition to any other judicial relief, any person who shall be injured in his business or property by reason of anything forbidden in this act may sue therefor in the district court and shall recover actual damages by him sustained, and the cost of suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee. In an action for money damages, the court or jury may award punitive damages not to exceed three times the actual damages, if the defendant acted maliciously.
History: 1953 Comp., 64-37-13, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 6, 13.

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