The action shall be prosecuted in the real names of the parties, and shall be brought against the tenant in possession, or against the person under whom such tenant holds or claims possession. Any person claiming such premises may, on motion, be made a defendant.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 42-4-4

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.