Nothing in the Oil and Gas Lien Act shall be construed to impair or affect the right of any person, to whom any debt may be due for work done or materials, tools, machinery, equipment or supplies furnished or hauled, to maintain a personal action to recover the debt against the person liable therefor.
History: Laws 1931, ch. 11, § 13; 1941 Comp., § 69-413; 1953 Comp., § 65-5-13; Laws 1963, ch. 12, § 7.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 4 - Liens on Wells and Pipelines
Section 70-4-2 - Labor, hauling and materials considered under continuous contract.
Section 70-4-3 - Liens of subcontractors.
Section 70-4-4 - Claim of lien; contents and filing.
Section 70-4-5 - Recording; index; fees.
Section 70-4-6 - Liability of owner limited to contract price.
Section 70-4-7 - Limitation of action to enforce.
Section 70-4-8 - Enforcement of lien.
Section 70-4-9 - Joinder of actions; attorney's fees; costs.
Section 70-4-10 - Definition of words "person" and "subcontractor".
Section 70-4-11 - Preference to laborers; no preference to first contractors.
Section 70-4-12 - Materials exempt from attachment.
Section 70-4-13 - Personal liability.