The person seeking possession shall file a petition for restitution with the clerk of the district or magistrate court. The petition shall contain:

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 47-8-42

  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.

A. the facts, with particularity, on which he seeks to recover; B. a reasonably accurate description of the premises; and

C. the requisite compliance with the notice provisions of the Uniform Owner- Resident Relations Act.

The petition may also contain other causes of action relating to the residency, but such causes of action shall be answered and tried separately, if requested by either party in writing.