N.M. Stat. § 44-2-7

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 44-2-7 - When peremptory or alternative writs issued

When the right to require the performance of the act is clear, and it is apparent that no valid excuse can be given for not performing it, a peremptory mandamus may be allowed in the first instance; in all other cases the alternative writ shall be first issued.

NMS § 44-2-7

Laws 1884, ch. 1, § 41; C.L. 1884, § 1996; C.L. 1897, § 2764; Code 1915, § 3416; C.S. 1929, § 86-106; 1941 Comp., § 26-107; 1953 Comp., § 22-12-7.