New Mexico Statutes 42-8-15. [Liability of sheriff for failure to take sufficient bond from plaintiff.]
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The sheriff for failing to take bond, or for taking insufficient bond from the plaintiff, shall be responsible on his official bond for all damages sustained thereby, recoverable by action in the name of the party injured.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 42-8-15
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.