When several persons claim to be entitled to the same office or franchise, or if they collectively claim to be entitled to exercise the franchise of a corporation created by the authority of this state, one action may be brought against all such persons in order to try their, and each of their, respective rights to such office or franchise.
History: Laws 1919, ch. 28, § 13; C.S. 1929, § 115-113; 1941 Comp., § 26-213; 1953 Comp., § 22-15-13.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 65 Am. Jur. 2d Quo Warranto § 83.
74 C.J.S. Quo Warranto § 32.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 44 - Miscellaneous Civil Law Matters
Section 44-3-1 - [Commencement of proceedings; complaint; writ permissive.]
Section 44-3-2 - [Trial; time; use of jury permissive.]
Section 44-3-3 - [Name of private relator to be shown.]
Section 44-3-4 - [Who may bring action; private relators; when action lies.]
Section 44-3-5 - [Cost bond to be posted by private relator.]
Section 44-3-7 - [Right to elective office; allegations concerning election.]
Section 44-3-9 - [Judgment; nature; expiration of term of office before rendition.]
Section 44-3-13 - [Joinder of defendants.]