2016 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals
Article 1 - Judgments
Section 39-1-11 - Form of confession of judgment.
39-1-11. [Form of confession of judgment.]
A statement in writing must be made and signed by the defendant and verified by his oath to the following effect, and filed with the clerk:
A. if for money due, or to become due, it must state fully and concisely the facts out of which the indebtedness arose, and that the sum confessed therefor is justly due, or to become due, as the case may be;
B. if for the purpose of securing the plaintiff against a contingent liability, it must state fully but concisely the facts constituting such liability, and must show that the sum confessed therefor does not exceed the same.
History: Laws 1889, ch. 20, 3; C.L. 1897, 3079; Code 1915, 3073; C.S. 1929, 76-104; 1941 Comp., 19-911; 1953 Comp., 21-9-11.
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