Section 38-7-4 – [False or forged abstract; penalty.]
Any officer of such company, who shall certify to any such abstract that it is true and correct, knowing the same to be false, or any person who shall forge the name of any such officer, or the seal of any such company, shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a felony, and be fined […]
Section 38-8-1 – [Order for appearance of witness and production of documents.]
Where an order has been made by the court or a judge in a foreign state, territory or country, or stipulation has been entered into, or a notice given pursuant to the practice in such state, territory or country for the taking of the deposition of a witness within this state for use in a […]
Section 38-8-2 – [Disobedience of witness; use of copies of documents.]
In case any witness shall refuse or fail to appear, be sworn or affirmed, and answer such questions as may be put to him, he may be proceeded against in the same manner and to the same extent as if such witness were testifying in a cause being tried before the district court; but no […]
Section 38-8-3 – [False testimony punishable as perjury.]
The giving of false testimony before such judge, commissioner or notary shall be punished in the same manner and to the same extent as if given before the court upon the trial of a cause in the district court. History: Laws 1907, ch. 84, § 3; Code 1915, § 2162; C.S. 1929, § 45-303; 1941 […]
Section 38-6A-7 – Order regarding testimony by alternative method.
A. An order allowing or disallowing a child witness to testify by an alternative method shall state the findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the presiding officer’s determination. B. An order allowing a child witness to testify by an alternative method shall: (1) state the method by which the child is to […]
Section 38-6A-8 – Right of party to examine child witness.
An alternative method ordered by the presiding officer shall permit a full and fair opportunity for examination or cross-examination of the child witness by each party, subject to such protection of the child witness as the presiding officer deems necessary. History: Laws 2011, ch. 98, § 8. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2011, ch. 98, […]
Section 38-6A-9 – Uniformity of application and construction.
In applying and construing the Uniform Child Witness Protective Measures Act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. History: Laws 2011, ch. 98, § 9. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2011, ch. 98, § 11 made the Uniform […]
Section 38-7-1 – Verified accounts; instruments in writing; denial under oath.
Except as provided in the Uniform Commercial Code [Chapter 55 NMSA 1978], accounts duly verified by the oath of the party claiming the same, or his agent, and promissory notes and other instruments in writing, not barred by law, are sufficient evidence in any suit to enable the plaintiff to recover judgment for the amount […]
Section 38-6-5 – Repealed.
ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1981, ch. 115, § 1, repealed 38-6-5 NMSA 1978, relating to mileage and per diem expenses for witnesses and fixing trial dates for criminal cases, effective March 21, 1981.
Section 38-6-6 – Privileged communications.
A. No husband shall be compelled to disclose any communication made by his wife during the marriage, and no wife shall be compelled to disclose any communication made to her by her husband during the marriage. B. An attorney cannot, without the consent of his client, be examined as to any communication made by the […]