New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 39 > Article 4A – Foreign Judgments
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§ 39-4A-1 | Short title |
§ 39-4A-2 | Definitions |
§ 39-4A-3 | Filing and status of foreign judgments |
§ 39-4A-4 | Notice of filing |
§ 39-4A-5 | Stay |
§ 39-4A-6 | Optional procedure |
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 39 > Article 4A - Foreign Judgments
- 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.
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
- Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
- Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor