§ 19-3-1 [Possessory rights of occupant; notice and record;
§ 19-3-2 [Copy of record as evidence.]
§ 19-3-3 [Transfer of rights; consent of wife; exemption from sale under execution.]
§ 19-3-4 [Timber and articles reduced to possession; property right.]
§ 19-3-5 [Common pastures.]
§ 19-3-6 [Use of common pasturage.]
§ 19-3-7 [Meadows in common pastures; enclosure for hay.]
§ 19-3-8 [Exclusive occupation of meadow; penalty; civil damages.]
§ 19-3-9 [Proceedings before magistrate.]
§ 19-3-10 [Jurisdiction of magistrate and of district court.]
§ 19-3-11 [Unlawful enclosure of public lands.]
§ 19-3-12 [Occupying or denying others use of public land; penalty.]
§ 19-3-13 [Right to appropriate and stock range on public domain;
§ 19-3-14 [Second or subsequent use of range; conditions.]
§ 19-3-15 [Use of public land for range without owning water right;
§ 19-3-16 [Each day’s violation a separate offense.]
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 19 > Article 3 - Occupation of Public Lands

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.