For the purposes of this act N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-3-1 to 41-3-8 the term “joint tortfeasors” means two or more persons jointly or severally liable in tort for the same injury to person or property, whether or not judgment has been recovered against all or some of them.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 41-3-1

  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.