§ 3-57-1 Short title
§ 3-57-2 Purpose of act
§ 3-57-3 Definitions
§ 3-57-4 Methods of annexation
§ 3-57-5 Annexation by petition to municipality
§ 3-57-6 Petition to district court
§ 3-57-7 [Petition to district court;] service and publication of notice
§ 3-57-8 Trial and judgment
§ 3-57-9 Formation of local public bodies
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 3 > Article 57 - Metropolitan Boundaries for Class a Counties

  • 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.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.