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Rule 1 is amended to emphasize that just as the court should construe and administer these rules to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action, so the parties share the responsibility to employ the rules in the same way. Most lawyers and parties cooperate to achieve these ends.

Response. Unless otherwise specifically provided in these rules, any written response and all affidavits, depositions or other documentary evidence in support of the response shall be filed within fifteen (15) days after service of the motion.

In New Mexico's small claims court, there isn't a specific minimum amount that you can sue for. However, the maximum amount a person can sue for in this court is $10,000.

Rule 1-010 - Form of pleadings A. Caption; names of parties. Every pleading shall contain a caption setting forth the name of the court, the title of the action, the file number, and a designation as in Paragraph A of Rule 1-007 NMRA.

In ance with statewide Rule 1-005.2 NMRA and applicable local rules, electronic filing is mandatory for all civil, domestic relations, and probate actions in the Second Judicial District Court.

Rule 1 states that the rules apply to all vessels upon the high seas and all waters connected to the high seas and navigable by seagoing vessels. Rule 2 covers the responsibility of the master, owner and crew to comply with the rules. Rule 3 includes definitions.

Small claims cases involve civil disputes where the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000. The small claims court in New Mexico is informal compared to the district court. The informal nature of the small claims court allows many people to resolve their cases without hiring an attorney.

Rule 15(c)(1) indicates that an amendment to a complaint will relate back to the date of the original pleading if certain conditions are satisfied. First, the law that provides the applicable statute of limitations must allow the relation back.

An amendment to a pleading must be based on facts that occurred prior to the pleading being filed. But a supplemental pleading addresses situations or facts that arise after the pleading is filed.