N.M. R. Mun. Ct. P. 8-101

As amended through November 1, 2024

Rule 8-101 - [Effective 12/31/2024] Scope and title

A.Scope and title. These rules govern the procedure for the enforcement of municipal ordinances in the municipal courts.

B.Construction. These rules shall be liberally construed to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every municipal court action. They shall not be construed to extend or limit the jurisdiction of any court or to abridge, enlarge or modify the substantive rights of any litigant.

C.Title. These rules shall be known as the Rules of Procedure for the Municipal Courts.

D.Citation form. These rules shall be cited by set and rule number in accordance with Rule 23-112 NMRA, as in Rule 8 -___NMRA.

N.M. R. Mun. Ct. P. 8-101

As amended, effective 1/1/1987; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. S-1-RCR-2024-00109, effective 12/31/2024.

ANNOTATIONS Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. - 20 Am. Jur. 2d Courts § 96. Construction and application of constitutional provision against special or local laws regulating practice in courts of justice, 135 A.L.R. 365.