The defendant, either in person or by his agent or attorney, at any time within five days after the service of a writ of replevin on him, and the replevin of the property thereunder, may require the return of the property replevied upon giving to the sheriff a bond with two or more sufficient sureties in double the value of the property as sworn to in the affidavit of replevin, conditioned for the delivery of the property to the plaintiff, if such delivery be adjudged, and for payment to him of such sum as may for any cause be recovered against the defendant in the suit.
History: C.L. 1897, § 2685 (248), added by Laws 1907, ch. 107, § 1 (248); Code 1915, § 4358; C.S. 1929, § 105-1719; 1941 Comp., § 25-1520; 1953 Comp., § 22-17-20.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 66 Am. Jur. 2d Replevin §§ 72, 73.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 42 - Actions and Proceedings Relating to Property
Section 42-8-1 - [Right of action; purpose of remedy.]
Section 42-8-2 - [Cross-replevin; property in hands of officer.]
Section 42-8-4 - [Remedy against corporation same as against individual.]
Section 42-8-6 - Replevin bond; when filed; parties; conditions.
Section 42-8-8 - [Requiring additional security.]
Section 42-8-9 - Replevin against sheriff.
Section 42-8-10 - [Manner of executing writ.]
Section 42-8-12 - [Property not returned and accepted; collection of value.]
Section 42-8-13 - [Officer damnified; suit on bond.]
Section 42-8-14 - [Defendant may sue on bond in name of officer.]
Section 42-8-15 - [Liability of sheriff for failure to take sufficient bond from plaintiff.]
Section 42-8-16 - Form of affidavit.
Section 42-8-17 - Form of bond.
Section 42-8-18 - Approval of bond; issuance of writ.
Section 42-8-19 - Motion to dissolve; damages.