A judgment awarded pursuant to the New Mexico Civil Rights Act against a person acting on behalf of, under color of or within the course and scope of the authority of the public body shall be paid by the public body. The public body shall also pay for all litigation costs for the public body and for any person acting on behalf of, under color of or within the course and scope of the authority of the public body, including attorney fees.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 41-4A-8

  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.