New Mexico Statutes 3-57-8. Trial and judgment
The municipality and any owner of real property in such territory may appear in such action and present evidence and argument on all issues involved. During the trial, the district court may take notice of generally recognized technical or scientific facts within the specialized knowledge of physicians and other persons qualified as experts in the field of public health. The judgment of the district court shall state whether all, a part or none of such territory shall be annexed to the municipality. Upon the filing of a copy of a judgment annexing territory in the office of the county clerk, the annexation shall be deemed complete. Except as inconsistent herewith, the Rules of Civil Procedure for the district courts, the court of appeals, and the supreme court shall apply to all actions under Sections 6, 7, and 8 of this act [3-57-6, 3-57-7 and 3-57-8 N.M. Stat. Ann.].
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 3-57-8
- 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.
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.