§ 44-3-1 [Commencement of proceedings; complaint; writ permissive.]
§ 44-3-2 [Trial; time; use of jury permissive.]
§ 44-3-3 [Name of private relator to be shown.]
§ 44-3-4 [Who may bring action; private relators; when action lies.]
§ 44-3-5 [Cost bond to be posted by private relator.]
§ 44-3-6 [Usurpation of office; allegations in complaint;
§ 44-3-7 [Right to elective office; allegations concerning election.]
§ 44-3-8 [Time of hearing demurrer, amending complaint, filing answer and trial; application for continuance.]
§ 44-3-9 [Judgment; nature; expiration of term of office before rendition.]
§ 44-3-10 [Judgment for relator claiming office; provisions for changing possession; enforcement; punishment for contempt.]
§ 44-3-11 [Costs.]
§ 44-3-12 [Judgment for relator claiming office; provisions concerning compensation; separate action for damages.]
§ 44-3-13 [Joinder of defendants.]
§ 44-3-14 [Judgment finding defendant guilty of usurpation of office;
§ 44-3-15 [Election contest statutes unaffected.]
§ 44-3-16 [Speedy hearing on appeal.]
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 44 > Article 3 - Quo Warranto

  • 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.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • 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.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • 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.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • 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.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.