New Mexico Constitution Article XVI § 5 – Appeals in matters relating to water rights
In any appeal to the district court from the decision, act or refusal to act of any state executive officer or body in matters relating to water rights, the proceeding upon appeal shall be de novo as cases originally docketed in the district court unless otherwise provided by law. (As added November 7, 1967.)
Terms Used In New Mexico Constitution Article XVI § 5 - Appeals in matters relating to water rights
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.