In applying and construing the Uniform Arbitration Act [44-7A-1 to 44-7A-32 NMSA 1978], consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
History: Laws 2001, ch. 227, § 30.
Compiler's note. — Laws 2002, ch. 227, § 33 repealed the former Uniform Arbitration Act, Sections 44-7-1 to 44-7-22 NMSA 1978, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 168, §23. The Uniform Arbitration Act compiled as 44-7A-1 to 44-7A-32 NMSA 1978 was enacted effective July 1, 2001.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 44 - Miscellaneous Civil Law Matters
Article 7A - Uniform Arbitration
Section 44-7A-1 - Short title; definitions.
Section 44-7A-3 - When the uniform arbitration applies.
Section 44-7A-4 - Effect of agreement to arbitrate; nonwaivable provisions.
Section 44-7A-5 - Disabling civil dispute clause voidable.
Section 44-7A-6 - Application for judicial relief.
Section 44-7A-7 - Validity of agreement to arbitrate.
Section 44-7A-8 - Motion to compel or stay arbitration.
Section 44-7A-9 - Provisional remedies.
Section 44-7A-10 - Initiation of arbitration.
Section 44-7A-11 - Consolidation of separate arbitration proceedings.
Section 44-7A-12 - Appointment of arbitrator; service as a neutral arbitrator.
Section 44-7A-13 - Disclosure by arbitrator.
Section 44-7A-14 - Action by majority.
Section 44-7A-15 - Immunity of arbitrator; competency to testify; attorney's fees and costs.
Section 44-7A-16 - Arbitration process.
Section 44-7A-17 - Representation by lawyer.
Section 44-7A-18 - Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions; discovery.
Section 44-7A-19 - Judicial enforcement of pre-award ruling by arbitrator.
Section 44-7A-21 - Change of award by arbitrator.
Section 44-7A-22 - Remedies; fees and expenses of arbitration proceeding.
Section 44-7A-23 - Confirmation of award.
Section 44-7A-24 - Vacating award.
Section 44-7A-25 - Modification or correction of award.
Section 44-7A-26 - Judgment on award; attorney's fees and litigation expenses.
Section 44-7A-27 - Jurisdiction.
Section 44-7A-30 - Uniformity of application and construction.
Section 44-7A-31 - Relationship to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.