§ 38-4-2 [Several persons liable on contract, judgment or statute;
§ 38-4-3 [Joint contracts create joint and several liability;
§ 38-4-5 [Suits against partners; joinder; enforcement of judgment;
§ 38-4-6 [Married woman.]
§ 38-4-7 Infant; suits between spouses
§ 38-4-8 [Infants; bond of next friend.]
§ 38-4-9 Costs in suit brought by certain representatives of infant
§ 38-4-10 Guardian ad litem for infant defendant
§ 38-4-11 Failure to apply for appointment of guardian ad litem
§ 38-4-12 Liability of guardian ad litem for costs
§ 38-4-13 Definition of “infant” as used in Sections 38-4-7 through
§ 38-4-14 Incapacitated person; definition
§ 38-4-15 Appointment of guardian ad litem to defend suit
§ 38-4-16 Compromise by guardian ad litem
§ 38-4-17 Costs paid by guardian ad litem
§ 38-4-18 Partnerships and corporations may be represented by partner, officer or director in proceedings in magistrate and metropolitan court
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 38 > Article 4 - Parties

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.