Contextual Approach to Contract Ambiguity: Mark V, Inc. v. Mellekas Sets New Precedent in New Mexico Introduction The case of Mark V, Inc., a New Mexico Corporation, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Cynthia...
Reevaluation of Intent in Murder Convictions: STATE OF NEW MEXICO v. DAVID L. GARCIA Introduction The case of State of New Mexico v. David L. Garcia (114 N.M. 269) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
State of New Mexico v. Pedro Gonzales, Sr.: Separating Offenses to Avoid Double Jeopardy Violations Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Mexico v. Pedro Gonzales, Sr., 113 N.M. 221...
Substantial Compliance Doctrine in Contractor Licensing: Insights from Roth v. Thompson Introduction James William Roth, operating as Bill Roth Plastering, appealed a decision from the District Court...
Establishing the Finality of Judgments with Reserved Attorney's Fees in New Mexico Jurisprudence Introduction In the landmark case of Kelly Inn No. 102, Inc. v. Kapnison, the Supreme Court of New...
Unlawfulness as an Essential Element in Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor: New Precedents from STATE v. OROSCO Introduction State of New Mexico v. Edmundo Orosco is a landmark decision by the...
New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Mens Rea Requirement in Felony-Murder Rule Introduction In STATE of New Mexico v. Richard Michael Ortega, Defendant-Appellant (112 N.M. 554, 1991), the New Mexico...
Supreme Court of New Mexico Overrules Lynch: Illegal Search Does Not Justify Voluntary Manslaughter Introduction In State of New Mexico v. Merrill Chamberlain, the Supreme Court of New Mexico...
C.R. Anthony Company v. Loretto Mall Partners: Establishing the Right to Reformation in Commercial Leasing Agreements Introduction The case of C.R. Anthony Company v. Loretto Mall Partners (112 N.M....
Rescue Doctrine in Comparative Negligence: Establishing New Precedent in New Mexico Introduction This commentary examines the Supreme Court of New Mexico's 1991 decision in Roane Govich and Daniel...
Reinforcing the "Knowing" Requirement in Unfair Trade Practices: Insights from Stevenson v. Dreyfus Corporation Introduction Stevenson v. Dreyfus Corporation, 112 N.M. 97 (1991), adjudicated by the...
Two-Part Test for Legislative Intent in Multiple Punishment Cases: Swafford v. State of New Mexico (1991) Introduction Ron Swafford v. State of New Mexico is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...
Unlawfulness as an Essential Element in Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor: State v. Osborne Introduction State of New Mexico v. Donald Wayne Osborne, 111 N.M. 654 (1991), is a landmark case...
Expanding Landowner Liability Beyond Property Boundaries: Insights from Bober v. New Mexico State Fair Introduction The case of Ingrid Bober v. New Mexico State Fair (111 N.M. 644, 1991) serves as a...
Multiplicity and Double Jeopardy in Criminal Sexual Penetration: Herron v. State of New Mexico Introduction James Herron v. State of New Mexico, 111 N.M. 357 (1991), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Establishing Parameters for Quasi-Judicial Immunity of Guardians ad Litem: The Curtis Collins v. Tabet Decision Introduction The case of Curtis COLLINS and Annie Collins, on Behalf of their son,...
Contractual Obligations and Scope of Relief in Intervention: An Analysis of Farmers, Inc. v. Dal Machine and Fabricating, Inc. Introduction The case of Farmers, Inc., a New Mexico corporation,...
New Mexico Supreme Court Establishes 'Single Occurrence' Liability Cap and Clarifies Wrongful Death Damages under Tort Claims Act Introduction The case of Dorothy M. Folz v. State of New Mexico...
Enhancement of Consumer Protection: Hale v. Basin Motor Company Introduction The case of Gregory L. Hale and Donna M. Hale v. Basin Motor Company, decided by the Supreme Court of New Mexico on July...
Court Holds Landlords Liable for Unsafe Common Areas: Fred M. Calkins, Jr. v. Cox Estates Introduction In the landmark case, Fred M. Calkins, Jr., Personal Representative of the Estate of Daniel...