Except as provided in the Uniform Commercial Code [Chapter 55 NMSA 1978], accounts duly verified by the oath of the party claiming the same, or his agent, and promissory notes and other instruments in writing, not barred by law, are sufficient evidence in any suit to enable the plaintiff to recover judgment for the amount thereof, unless the defendant or his agent denies the same under oath.
§ 38-7-1 NMSA 1978
Verified accounts; instruments in writing; denial under oath
Laws 1880, ch. 5, § 18; C.L. 1884, § 1878; C.L. 1897, § 2931; Code 1915, § 2176; C.S. 1929, § 45-603; 1941 Comp., § 20-207; 1953 Comp., § 20-2-7; Laws 1961, ch. 96, § 11-103.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.