4-909

[Sections 47-8-33, 47-8-43, 47-8-46, 47-8-48]

STATE OF NEW MEXICO
__________________ COURT
__________________ COUNTY

No. _________

_________________________________, Plaintiff

v.

_________________________________, Defendant

JUDGMENT FOR RESTITUTION

(Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act)1


    This matter was set for trial on _______________, _____ (date) the plaintiff appeared (in person) (and) (by attorney ____________). The defendant (did not appear) (appeared) (in person) (and) (by attorney _________________). Having heard the evidence and argument presented, the court finds in favor of:
    [ ]    the plaintiff
    [ ]    the defendant.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED:

1.    The premises at:
    ______________________________________________
    ______________________________________________
    ________________________, New Mexico _________
    be restored to (plaintiff) (defendant);

2.    The rental agreement (is) (is not) terminated;

(check, if applicable, and complete)
[ ]    Plaintiff shall recover from defendant the following amounts:
            Rents            $_____________
            Damages            $_____________
            Attorney's fees    $_____________
            Costs            $_____________
            TOTAL            $_____________]2

(check, if applicable, and complete)
[ ]    A writ of restitution be issued effective __________________________, _____ (date).3


(check, if applicable, and complete)
[ ]    The court further orders ___________________ (other relief).

(check, if applicable, and complete)
[ ]    A hearing on the issue of damages will be held by this court on __________________, ______ (date) at ________ (a.m.) (p.m.).2

3.    If this case is appealed, the (plaintiff) (defendant) shall __________________________________.4

Dated:__________________        ______________________________
                        Judge4

USE NOTES

    1.    This form may also be used for a mobile home park with less than 12 units. See Subsection C of Section 47-10-2 NMSA 1978.

    2.    Use Civil Form 4-701 if damages are determined at a separate hearing.

    3.    Insert a date which is not less than three (3) nor more than seven (7) days from the date of filing of the judgment.

    4.    Section 47-8-47 NMSA 1978 provides for a stay of execution upon appeal. If the defendant appeals a writ of restitution, the court shall require an escrow to be paid into the court within five (5) days after the notice of appeal is filed to stay the execution. If a money judgment is appealed the court may require a deposit with the court or a supersedeas bond be filed. See Section 47-8-47 NMSA 1978 for appeals by the plaintiff.

[Rule 4-909 SCRA 1986; as amended, effective September 2, 1997; January 1, 1999.]