The cost of proceedings, including trial and appellate court proceedings, brought pursuant to the Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act, including reasonable attorney fees, expenses of litigation and prejudgment interest, shall be awarded to the prevailing party or parties. When more than one party is responsible for costs, fees and prejudgment interest, the costs, fees and prejudgment interest shall be equitably apportioned by the court or tribunal among those responsible parties.
History: Laws 2014, ch. 38, § 7.
Effective dates. — Laws 2014, ch. 38, § 8 made Laws 2014, ch. 38, §§ 1 through 7, the Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act, effective July 1, 2014.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 48 - Liens and Mortgages
Article 12 - Commercial Real Estate Broker Liens
Section 48-12-1 - Short title.
Section 48-12-2 - Definitions.
Section 48-12-3 - Broker's lien for compensation for services; requirements.
Section 48-12-4 - Notice of lien; attachment requirements; recording; contents; mailing.
Section 48-12-5 - Commencement of action; recording satisfaction of lien.