Any number of persons claiming liens may join in the same action, and when separate actions are commenced the court may consolidate them. The court may also allow as a part of the costs the moneys paid for filing and recording the lien, and reasonable attorney's fees in the trial and appellate courts.
History: Laws 1931, ch. 11, § 9; 1941 Comp., § 69-409; 1953 Comp., § 65-5-9.
Cross references. — For joinder of parties, see Rule 1-020A NMRA.
For consolidation of actions, see Rule 1-042C NMRA.
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.