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Home » US Law » 2021 New Mexico Statutes » Chapter 41 - Torts » Article 3A - Several Liability

Section 41-3A-1 – Several liability.

A. In any cause of action to which the doctrine of comparative fault applies, the doctrine imposing joint and several liability upon two or more wrongdoers whose conduct proximately caused an injury to any plaintiff is abolished except as otherwise provided hereafter. The liability of any such defendants shall be several. B. In causes of […]

Section 41-3A-2 – Definition.

As used in this act, “person” means any individual or entity of any kind whatsoever. History: Laws 1987, ch. 141, § 2. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 1987, ch. 141 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 19, 1987, 90 days after the adjournment of […]