The court or judge, by an indorsement on the writ, shall allow the same, designate the return day thereof and direct the manner of service.
History: Laws 1884, ch. 1, § 42; C.L. 1884, § 1997; C.L. 1897, § 2765; Code 1915, § 3417; C.S. 1929, § 86-107; 1941 Comp., § 26-108; 1953 Comp., § 22-12-8.
Law reviews. — For article, "Mandamus in New Mexico," see 4 N.M. L. Rev. 155 (1974).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 52 Am. Jur. 2d Mandamus §§ 411, 428, 480.
55 C.J.S. Mandamus §§ 319, 321, 350, 351.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 44 - Miscellaneous Civil Law Matters
Section 44-2-1 - [Regulation of mandamus.]
Section 44-2-2 - [District courts open at all times for issuance of writs.]
Section 44-2-3 - [Exclusive original jurisdiction; district and supreme courts.]
Section 44-2-4 - [Purpose of writ; judicial discretion not controlled.]
Section 44-2-5 - [Adequate remedy at law; writ will not issue; who may obtain writ.]
Section 44-2-6 - [Contents of writ.]
Section 44-2-7 - [When peremptory or alternative writs issued.]
Section 44-2-8 - [Allowance of writ; return day; service.]
Section 44-2-9 - [Answer to writ.]
Section 44-2-10 - [Peremptory mandamus on failure to answer; procedure after answer.]
Section 44-2-11 - [Pleadings allowed; proceedings as in civil actions.]
Section 44-2-12 - [Judgment for plaintiff; damages; costs; peremptory writ.]