The cost of proceedings, including trial and appellate court proceedings, brought pursuant to the Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act, including reasonable attorney fees, expenses of litigation and prejudgment interest, shall be awarded to the prevailing party or parties. When more than one party is responsible for costs, fees and prejudgment interest, the costs, fees and prejudgment interest shall be equitably apportioned by the court or tribunal among those responsible parties.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 48-12-7

  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.