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2-203.1. Pleadings and papers; captions.

 

Pleadings and papers filed in the magistrate court shall have a caption or heading, which shall briefly include:

A.        the name of the court as follows:

"State of New Mexico

County of __________________

Magistrate Court";

B.        the names of the parties; and

C.        a title that describes the cause of action or relief requested.  The title of a pleading or paper shall have no legal effect in the action.

 

[Approved, effective December 17, 2001.]  

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