N.M. R. Mun. Ct. P. 8-301

As amended through November 1, 2024
Rule 8-301 - General rules of pleading; captions
A.Caption. Pleadings and papers filed in the municipal court shall have a caption or heading which shall briefly include:
(1) the name of the court as follows:

"State of New Mexico

City of __________________

Municipal Court";

(2) the names of the parties; and
(3) 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.
B.Plaintiff. All actions shall be brought in the name of the municipality as plaintiff.
C.Adoption by reference. Statements made in one part of a pleading may be adopted by reference in another part of the same pleading.

N.M. R. Mun. Ct. P. 8-301

As amended, effective 12/17/2001.

ANNOTATIONS The 2001 amendment, effective December 17, 2001, inserted "captions" in the rule heading; added Paragraph A; redesignated former Paragraphs A and B as present Paragraphs B and C; and deleted former Paragraph C, requiring that the name of the defendant be stated in the caption of every pleading.

For forms on criminal summons, certificate of mailing, and return, see Rule 9-208 NMRA. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. - 61A Am. Jur. 2d Pleading §§ 1, 2, 74 to 76. 71 C.J.S. Pleading §§ 5, 9.