New Mexico Statutes 59A-1-11. “State”
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When used in context indicating a jurisdiction other than New Mexico, “state” means any state, district, commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States of America.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 59A-1-11
- 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.