New Mexico Statutes 42-9-7. [Bond; parties; amount; condition.]
The bond shall be executed by the plaintiff or some responsible person as principal, and two or more sureties, residents of the state, each of which sureties shall be worth the penalty of the bond over and above all debts, or by some bond company authorized to do business in this state, in a sum at least double the amount sworn to in the affidavit, or in such lesser amount as the district court in its discretion shall by order direct, payable to the defendant and conditioned that the plaintiff will prosecute his action without delay, and with effect, and will refund all sums of money that may be adjudged to be refunded to the defendant and pay all damages that may accrue to any defendant or garnishee by reason of such attachment or any process or judgment thereon.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 42-9-7
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.