Form 4-704 NMRA
Form 4-704. Motion to set aside default judgment.
[For use with Magistrate Court Rule 2-702 NMRA and
Metropolitan Court Rule 3-702 NMRA]
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF _______________
___________________ COURT
No. __________
_____________________________, Plaintiff
v.
_____________________________, Defendant
MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT JUDGMENT
The undersigned asks that the court set aside default judgment dated
______________________, _____, and states:
This motion is filed within thirty (30) days from date of judgment; and
No appeal has been taken from the judgment; and
Undersigned has a defense to present; and
My excuse for being in default is:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
(Plaintiff) (Defendant)
Date: ______________________
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this ____ day of ______________, ______ this
______________ (insert paper served, such as "answer" or "notice") was
[mailed by United States first class mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to:
Name:
___________________________________________________________________
Address:
___________________________________________________________________
City, State
___________________________________________________________________
and zip code: __________________________________________________________________]
[faxed by ________________________ (name of person who faxed document) to
______________________ (name of recipient) at _________________ (telephone
number). The transmission was reported as complete. The time and date of the
transmission was ________ (a.m.) (p.m.) on _____________________ (date).]
[e-mailed to ______________________ (name of party or attorney) at
_________________ (electronic mail address of recipient) upon agreement of the party
to accept electronic service. The transmission was reported as complete. The time and
date of the transmission was _________ (a.m.) (p.m.) on _____________________
(date).]
[delivered to __________________________ (Specify how service by delivery was
made. See Use Note 1 for the methods service may be made using this alternative.)
___________________________________________________________________:]
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Signature of person sending paper
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Date of signature