2016 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 42 - Actions and Proceedings Relating to Property
Article 6 - Quieting Title
Section 42-6-7 - Disclaimer; costs; default.
42-6-7. [Disclaimer; costs; default.]
If the defendant, or any of them, shall appear and disclaim all right and title adverse to the plaintiff, he shall recover his costs, and in all other cases the costs shall be in the discretion of the court. If the defendant or any one of them fails to appear and answer, the court may render decree against such defendant so failing to appear in accordance with the prayer of the bill of complaint, or such other decree in the premises as to the court shall appear meet and proper.
History: C.L. 1897, 2685 (275), added by Laws 1907, ch. 107, 1 (275); Code 1915, 4393; C.S. 1929, 105-2007; 1941 Comp., 25-1307; 1953 Comp., 22-14-7.
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