Magistrates are given jurisdiction over all persons, firms or corporations charged with a violation of The Livestock Code [Chapter 77, Articles 2 to 18 NMSA 1978].

Ask a business law question, get an answer ASAP!
Thousands of highly rated, verified business lawyers.
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 77-9-57

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.