N.M. Stat. § 44-5-12

Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 44-5-12 - Garnishment against winner in action by creditor against loser

Any creditor to any person losing by any game at cards or any other gambling device, in addition to the remedy provided by the above sections of this chapter [44-5-1 to 44-5-14 NMSA 1978], shall have the right to garnishee the winner in any proceeding by attachment or execution, and the same proceeding shall be had thereon as if such winner were a debtor of the party losing to the amount of money, property, rights or credits, that may appear to have been so won by said winner from the party losing.

NMS § 44-5-12

Laws 1856-1857, p. 36; C.L. 1865, ch. 36, § 12; C.L. 1884, § 2301; C.L. 1897, § 3210; Code 1915, § 2518; C.S. 1929, § 58-112; 1941 Comp., § 25-1012; 1953 Comp., § 22-10-12.