US lawNew MexicoStatutesChapter 47Article 847-8-45N.M. Stat. § 47-8-45Legal or equitable defense.Last amended: 1975Year: 2026Length: 25 wordsOfficial source On or before the day fixed for his appearance, the defendant may appear and answer and assert any legal or equitable defense, setoff or counterclaim.PreviousN.M. Stat. § 47-8-44NextN.M. Stat. § 47-8-46