Class Action Litigation in New Mexico
This page covers class action litigation as it applies in New Mexico — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what class action litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern class action litigation in New Mexico
New Mexico state law
- Chapter 69 — Mines › Article 25A — Surface MiningNM 69 § 69-25A-24
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 11 — Intergovernmental Agreements and Authorities › Article 13 — Indian Gaming Compact (Superseded.)NM 11 § 11-13-2
- Chapter 45 — Uniform Probate Code › Article 1 — Uniform Probate CodeNM 45 § 45-1-201
- Chapter 55 — Uniform Commercial Code › Article 3 — Negotiable InstrumentsNM 55 § 55-3-406
- Chapter 55 — Uniform Commercial Code › Article 4 — Bank Deposits and CollectionsNM 55 § 55-4-104
- Chapter 55 — Uniform Commercial Code › Article 8 — Investment SecuritiesNM 55 § 55-8-503
Federal law
- Title 28 — Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
Expanded federal diversity jurisdiction over large multistate class actions. Codified at 28 U.S.C. §§ 1332(d), 1453, 1711–1715.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for class action litigation in New Mexico.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.