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4-704. Motion to set aside default judgment.

[For use with Magistrate Court Rule 2-702 NMRA and

Metropolitan Court Rule 3-702 NMRA]

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

COUNTY OF _______________

___________________ COURT 

                                                                                                            No. ____________

_____________________________, Plaintiff 

v.  

_____________________________, Defendant 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT JUDGMENT

The undersigned asks that the court set aside default judgment dated ______________________, _____, and states:  

                        This motion is filed within thirty (30) days from date of judgment; and 

                        No appeal has been taken from the judgment; and 

                        Undersigned has a defense to present; and 

                        My excuse for being in default is: 

                        _______________________________________________________ 

                        _______________________________________________________ 

                        _______________________________________________________.  

                                                                                    ____________________________

                                                                                    (Plaintiff) (Defendant) 

                                                                                    Date: ______________________

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on this ____ day of ______________, ______ this ______________ (insert paper served, such as "answer" or "notice") was  

[mailed by United States first class mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to:  

Name:            ________________________________

Address:        ________________________________

City, State      ________________________________

and zip code: ________________________________]

[faxed by ________________________ (name of person who faxed document) to ______________________ (name of recipient) at _________________ (telephone number).  The transmission was reported as complete.  The time and date of the transmission was ________ (a.m.) (p.m.) on _____________________ (date).]

[e-mailed to ______________________ (name of party or attorney) at _________________ (electronic mail address of recipient) upon agreement of the party to accept electronic service.  The transmission was reported as complete.  The time and date of the transmission was _________ (a.m.) (p.m.) on _____________________ (date).]  

[delivered to __________________________ (Specify how service by delivery was made.  See Use Note 1 for the methods service may be made using this alternative.) ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________:]   

                                                                                    ________________________________

                                                                                    Signature of person sending paper 

                                                                                    ________________________________

                                                                                    Date of signature  

USE NOTES

            A copy of this motion must be served on the other party or attorney for the other party.  

[As amended by Supreme Court Order No. 05-8300-005, effective March 21, 2005.]