Rule text
Pleadings and papers filed in the magistrate court shall have a caption or heading, which shall briefly include:
A. the name of the court as follows:
"State of New Mexico
County of __________________
Magistrate Court";
B. the names of the parties; and
C. a title that describes the cause of action or relief requested. The title of a pleading or paper shall have no legal effect in the action.
[Approved, effective December 17, 2001.]
Notes
ANNOTATIONS
Cross references. -- For district courts, see Rule 1-008.1 NMRA.