§ 41-7-1 [Limitation of tort actions based on single publication or utterance; damages recoverable.]
§ 41-7-2 [Judgment as res judicata.]
§ 41-7-3 [Uniformity of interpretation.]
§ 41-7-4 [Short title.]
§ 41-7-5 [Retroactive effect.]
§ 41-7-6 [Defamation by radio and television; liability of owner, licensee or operator; compliance with federal law.]
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 41 > Article 7 - Libel and Slander

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.