§ 77-16-1 [Necessity for fence.]
§ 77-16-2 Definition
§ 77-16-3 [Damages on fenced lands; right of action; lien on animals.]
§ 77-16-4 [Barbed wire fence; specifications.]
§ 77-16-5 [Applicability of act.]
§ 77-16-6 [Board fence; specifications.]
§ 77-16-7 [Pole and post fence; specifications.]
§ 77-16-8 [Stone, adobe or woven wire fence; specifications.]
§ 77-16-9 [Legal protection of fences against damage or destruction.]
§ 77-16-10 Injuring fence
§ 77-16-11 [Injuries by animals; liability; minors.]
§ 77-16-12 [Damages for injuries.]
§ 77-16-13 [Opening private fence to use road prohibited.]
§ 77-16-14 [Failure to close gate; liability for damages.]
§ 77-16-15 Penalty
§ 77-16-16 Railroads; fencing of lines; damage
§ 77-16-17 [Requirements of railroad fence.]
§ 77-16-18 Report of killed or crippled livestock; inspection and removal
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 77 > Article 16 - Fences

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.