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local rule in New Mexico

39 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1948–2025 7 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (26)

CaseFollowedCited
James v. Brumlopgreen
nmctapp · 1980 · cited in 6 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1984–2020
2 sentences

2020Atomic Co., 1980-NMSC-094 , ¶ 10, 96 N.M. 155 , 629 P.2d 231 (“[T]his Court fully expects compliance with its rules of procedure in general and its specific orders in particular[.]”); James v. Brumlop, 1980-NMCA-043 , ¶¶ 14-15, 94 N.M. 291 , 609 P.2d 1247 (holding that, once a local rule deadline was waived for 4RLBA, however, contends that the sanction provision in Rule LR2-602(G) is more forgiving than the attendance provision and that sanctions therefore are only mandatory when a representative with full settlement authority is absent.

2020Atomic Co., 1980-NMSC-094 , ¶ 10, 96 N.M. 155 , 629 P.2d 231 (“[T]his Court fully expects compliance with its rules of procedure in general and its specific orders in particular[.]”); James v. Brumlop, 1980-NMCA-043 , ¶¶ 14-15, 94 N.M. 291 , 609 P.2d 1247 (holding that, once a local rule deadline was waived for 4RLBA, however, contends that the sanction provision in Rule LR2-602(G) is more forgiving than the attendance provision and that sanctions therefore are only mandatory when a representative with full settlement authority is absent.

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Gonzales v. Surgidev Corp.green
nm · 1995 · cited in 3 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2008–2017
2 sentences

2008The Sanctions Were Not an Abuse of Discretion {22} Patterson argues that the district court erred by construing the good faith requirement to require Patterson “to accept a judicially predetermined amount for settlement, in excess of the amount Patterson believed to be the settlement value of [the] case.” Patterson relies on federal case law to support its position, particularly the case of Dawson v. United States, 68 F.3d 886, 887 (5th Cir.1995), which overturned sanctions for failing to offer to settle pursuant to a local rule requiring a “good-faith effort to settle.” In support of the sanc

2008The Sanctions Were Not an Abuse of Discretion {22} Patterson argues that the district court erred by construing the good faith requirement to require Patterson “to accept a judicially predetermined amount for settlement, in excess of the amount Patterson believed to be the settlement value of [the] case.” Patterson relies on federal case law to support its position, particularly the case of Dawson v. United States, 68 F.3d 886, 887 (5th Cir.1995), which overturned sanctions for failing to offer to settle pursuant to a local rule requiring a “good-faith effort to settle.” In support of the sanc

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State v. Harpergreen
nm · 2011 · cited in 7 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2017–2023
2 sentences

2023On the state’s appeal, the Court of Appeals rejected the defendant’s argument that the local rule conflicted with State v. Harper, 2011-NMSC- 044, ¶ 21, 150 N.M. 745 , 266 P.3d 25 , which requires courts to consider lesser sanctions before excluding witnesses or dismissing a case without prejudice for violating discovery orders.

2023On the state’s appeal, the Court of Appeals rejected the defendant’s argument that the local rule conflicted with State v. Harper, 2011-NMSC- 044, ¶ 21, 150 N.M. 745 , 266 P.3d 25 , which requires courts to consider lesser sanctions before excluding witnesses or dismissing a case without prejudice for violating discovery orders.

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State v. Le Miergreen
nm · 2017 · cited in 3 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Le Mier, 2017-NMSC-017, ¶ 20 . 14 (“Courts must evaluate the considerations identified in Harper—culpability, 15 prejudice, and lesser sanctions— . . . and must explain their decision . . . within the 16 framework articulated in Harper, but it is not the case that [a severe sanction is] 17 justified only if all of the Harper considerations weigh in favor of [the sanction].”). 18 We have since considered the interplay of Le Mier with the local rule and found no 19 conflict, stating that “culpability, prejudice, and lesser sanctions are appropriate 20 tools for evaluating the type of sanctio

2019Le Mier, 2017-NMSC-017, ¶ 20 ; State v. Lewis, 2018-NMCA-019 , ¶ 8, 413 P.3d 484 (stating that “culpability, prejudice, and lesser sanctions are appropriate tools for evaluating the type of sanction that the district court may impose” pursuant to the local rule).

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Enriquez v. Cochrangreen
nmctapp · 1998 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Enriquez, 1998-NMCA-157, ¶¶ 20-21 ; Bartlett, 18 1990-NMCA-024 , ¶ 4. 19 1 {27} As we have stated, the local rule requires that “copies of documentary 2 evidence, and audio, video, and audio-video recordings made by law enforcement 3 officers or otherwise in possession of the state” be provided to Defendant at the time 4 of arraignment or within five days of a written waiver of arraignment.

2017See Enriquez, 1998-NMCA-157, ¶¶ 20-21 ; Bartlett, 1990-NMCA-024 , ¶ 4. {27} As we have stated, the local rule requires that “copies of documentary evidence, and audio, video, and audio-video recordings made by law enforcement officers or otherwise in or without prejudice, where “the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant is a danger to the community” and “the failure to comply with th[e] rule is caused by extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the parties”). 10 possession of the state” be provided to Defendant at the time of arraignment or within five days

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State v. Lewisgreen
nmctapp · 2017 · cited in 4 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
2 sentences

2021See LR2-308; see also State v. Lewis, 2018-NMCA-019 , ¶ 5, 413 P.3d 484 (explaining that “[t]he rules of criminal procedure and existing case law apply . . . only to the extent they do not conflict” with the local rule (internal quotation marks omitted)).

2019State v. Lewis, 2018- 15 NMCA-019, ¶ 5, 413 P.3d 484 (applying abuse of discretion review to imposition 16 of sanctions under the local rule), cert. denied, 2018-NMCERT- ___ (No. S-1-SC- 17 36798, Jan. 9, 2018); State v. Lucero, 2017-NMCA-079 , ¶ 14, 406 P.3d 530 18 (reviewing imposition of sanction of dismissal without prejudice under the local 19 rule for abuse of discretion), cert. denied, 2017-NMCERT- ___ (No. S-1-SC- 20 36448, Aug. 3, 2017). 6 1 II.

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State v. Torresgreen
nm · 1999 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
2 sentences

2021We will avoid undue reiteration here, and instead focus on the content of the memorandum in opposition. {3} As an initial matter, we understand Defendant to contend that the district court’s references to the local rule and good cause for extension of deadlines reflect an improper presumption against granting the requested continuance. [MIO 5, 8-9] Defendant further suggests that this is “in tension” with our prior decision, in which we expressed concern about this prospect. [MIO 9] However, in our prior decision we did not take the position that the local rule was in conflict with the relevan

2021We will avoid undue reiteration here, and instead focus on the content of the memorandum in opposition. {3} As an initial matter, we understand Defendant to contend that the district court’s references to the local rule and good cause for extension of deadlines reflect an improper presumption against granting the requested continuance. [MIO 5, 8-9] Defendant further suggests that this is “in tension” with our prior decision, in which we expressed concern about this prospect. [MIO 9] However, in our prior decision we did not take the position that the local rule was in conflict with the relevan

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State v. Cardenasgreen
nmctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020See James, 1980-NMCA-043 , ¶ 15 (concluding that while “[i]t is not the function of a reviewing court to substitute its own interpretation of a local rule for that of the court which promulgated the rule[,]” “the rule, once waived with respect to one party, should be considered waived as to both in the absence of any contrary indication [to the affected party] by the court”); see also State v. Cardenas, 2003-NMCA-051, ¶¶ 6, 10 , 133 N.M. 516 , 64 P.3d 543 (holding that, notwithstanding our usual deference to a district court’s interpretation of its local rules, a party would not be expected to

2020See James, 1980-NMCA-043 , ¶ 15 (concluding that while “[i]t is not the function of a reviewing court to substitute its own interpretation of a local rule for that of the court which promulgated the rule[,]” “the rule, once waived with respect to one party, should be considered waived as to both in the absence of any contrary indication [to the affected party] by the court”); see also State v. Cardenas, 2003-NMCA-051, ¶¶ 6, 10 , 133 N.M. 516 , 64 P.3d 543 (holding that, notwithstanding our usual deference to a district court’s interpretation of its local rules, a party would not be expected to

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State v. Vialpandogreen
nmctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See State v. Vialpando, 1979-NMCA-083 , ¶ 6, 93 N.M. 289 , 599 P.2d 1086 (stating that a motion to suppress could have properly been denied on untimeliness grounds); State v. Helker, 1975-NMCA-141 , ¶ 7, 88 N.M. 650 , 545 P.2d 1028 (“[W]e hold that rules of criminal procedure can put a time limitation on the exercise of a constitutionally protected right.”); see also City of Santa Fe v. Marquez, 2012-NMSC- 031, ¶ 28, 285 P.3d 637 (noting that Rule 5-212(C) NMRA requires that motions to suppress be filed sixty days before trial). {8} Thus, because Defendant failed to file his motion to suppress

2022See State v. Vialpando, 1979-NMCA-083 , ¶ 6, 93 N.M. 289 , 599 P.2d 1086 (stating that a motion to suppress could have properly been denied on untimeliness grounds); State v. Helker, 1975-NMCA-141 , ¶ 7, 88 N.M. 650 , 545 P.2d 1028 (“[W]e hold that rules of criminal procedure can put a time limitation on the exercise of a constitutionally protected right.”); see also City of Santa Fe v. Marquez, 2012-NMSC- 031, ¶ 28, 285 P.3d 637 (noting that Rule 5-212(C) NMRA requires that motions to suppress be filed sixty days before trial). {8} Thus, because Defendant failed to file his motion to suppress

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State v. Ngogreen
nmctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Cherryhomes, 1992- NMCA-111, ¶¶ 1, 10 (observing that “[w]e must first determine whether an order existed that was sufficient to put [the sanctioned attorney] on notice of what was required of him[,]” prior to affirming a contempt sanction); see also Ngo, 2001-NMCA-041 , ¶¶ 13- 14, 16-21 (affirming one sanction against an attorney where he “knew of his duty to disclose [a] witness,” yet failed to, and reversing a second sanction where the district court failed to give him a specific warning that his conduct would constitute a violation of its evidentiary ruling). {26} In sum, RLBA lacked n

2020See Cherryhomes, 1992- NMCA-111, ¶¶ 1, 10 (observing that “[w]e must first determine whether an order existed that was sufficient to put [the sanctioned attorney] on notice of what was required of him[,]” prior to affirming a contempt sanction); see also Ngo, 2001-NMCA-041 , ¶¶ 13- 14, 16-21 (affirming one sanction against an attorney where he “knew of his duty to disclose [a] witness,” yet failed to, and reversing a second sanction where the district court failed to give him a specific warning that his conduct would constitute a violation of its evidentiary ruling). {26} In sum, RLBA lacked n

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State v. Vigilgreen
nmctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See State v. Vigil, 2014-NMCA-096, ¶ 20 , 336 P.3d 380 (stating that “a trial court abuses its discretion when it exercises its discretion based on a misunderstanding of the law”).

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State v. Salazargreen
nm · 2007 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Salazar, 2007-NMSC-004, ¶ 26 (permitting a district court to consider the merits of a motion for a continuance “independently” of case-management tools).

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State v. Duttlegreen
nmctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See State v. Duttle, 2017-NMCA-001, ¶ 15 , 387 P.3d 885 (“For this Court to rule on an inadequately briefed constitutional issue would essentially require it to do the work on behalf of [the parties].”); see also State v. Guerra, 2012- NMSC-014, ¶ 21, 278 P.3d 1031 (explaining that appellate courts do not review unclear or undeveloped arguments).

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State v. Morrisgreen
nm · 1961 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
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Aguilera v. Palm Harbor Homes, Inc.green
nm · 2002 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Homer F. v. Jeremiah E.green
nmctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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In Re Adoption of Homer F.green
nmctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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H-B-S Partnership v. Aircoa Hospitality Services, Inc.green
nmctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Dawson v. United Statesgreen
ca5 · 1995 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Montano v. Enciniasgreen
nm · 1985 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Lopez v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.green
nmctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
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Lowery v. Atterburygreen
nm · 1992 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
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Kenneth Ray Meade v. Grubbs, Badge No. 128, Individually and as a Deputy Sheriff of the County of Oklahomagreen
ca10 · 1988 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
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Lewis Ex Rel. Lewis v. Samsongreen
nm · 2001 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
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Skelton v. Graygreen
nm · 1984 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
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Porter v. Robert Porter & Sons, Inc.green
nm · 1961 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (31)

CaseCitedYears
Reed v. Bennett green
ca10 · 2002
2 sentences

2014In the middle of the quote from Reed appears the sentence that the district court below relied on for its ruling: “By failing to file a response within the time specified by the local rule, the nonmoving party waives the right to respond or to controvert the facts asserted in the summary judgment motion.” Id.

2014In the middle of the quote from Reed appears the sentence that the district 14 court below relied on for its ruling: “By failing to file a response within the time 15 specified by the local rule, the nonmoving party waives the right to respond or to 16 controvert the facts asserted in the summary judgment motion.” Id. 17 {26} This sentence does not represent New Mexico’s approach to considering 18 summary judgment motions.

32014–2014
State v. Valles green
nmctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2019See Torres, 1999-NMSC-010, ¶ 10 (recognizing that a defendant’s constitutional rights must be balanced against “the court’s interest in controlling its docket and the public’s interest in the efficient administration of justice without unnecessary delay”); State v. Valles, 2004-NMCA-118 , 140 N.M. 458 , 143 P.3d 496 (stating that where a rule conflicts with substantive law, “the Supreme Court rule is not binding” and that “[g]enerally, a substantive law creates, defines, or regulates rights while procedural law outlines the means for enforcing those rights”). {8} Because the district court’s o

2019See Torres, 1999-NMSC-010, ¶ 10 (recognizing that a defendant’s constitutional rights must be balanced against “the court’s interest in controlling its docket and the public’s interest in the efficient administration of justice without unnecessary delay”); State v. Valles, 2004-NMCA-118 , 140 N.M. 458 , 143 P.3d 496 (stating that where a rule conflicts with substantive law, “the Supreme Court rule is not binding” and that “[g]enerally, a substantive law creates, defines, or regulates rights while procedural law outlines the means for enforcing those rights”). {8} Because the district court’s o

22016–2019
State v. Romero green
nm · 2011
2 sentences

2025“For purposes of this rule, a ‘technical violation’ means any violation that does not involve new criminal charges.” Id. {5} According to Defendant’s brief in chief, Defendant pled no contest in August 2022 to one count of criminal sexual contact of a minor. [BIC 2; RP 49] The State recommended sex offender supervised probation, which the district court approved. [BIC 2; RP 50, 93-94] Defendant also filed a notice of his acceptance of automatic sanctions for probationers, in which he accepted automatic sanctions for technical violations, pursuant to Rule 5-508(C) and LR11-302. [BIC 3; RP 91] I

2025“For purposes of this rule, a ‘technical violation’ means any violation that does not involve new criminal charges.” Id. {5} According to Defendant’s brief in chief, Defendant pled no contest in August 2022 to one count of criminal sexual contact of a minor. [BIC 2; RP 49] The State recommended sex offender supervised probation, which the district court approved. [BIC 2; RP 50, 93-94] Defendant also filed a notice of his acceptance of automatic sanctions for probationers, in which he accepted automatic sanctions for technical violations, pursuant to Rule 5-508(C) and LR11-302. [BIC 3; RP 91] I

12025–2025
State v. Gomez green
nmctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2025In addition, “we review the terms of the plea agreement de novo.” State v. Gomez, 2011-NMCA-120, ¶ 9 , 267 P.3d 831 . {4} Rule 5-805(C) NMRA allows judicial districts to establish a technical violation program (TVP) by a local rule.

2025In addition, “we review the terms of the plea agreement de novo.” State v. Gomez, 2011-NMCA-120, ¶ 9 , 267 P.3d 831 . {4} Rule 5-805(C) NMRA allows judicial districts to establish a technical violation program (TVP) by a local rule.

12025–2025
State v. Aslin green
nm · 2019
2 sentences

2025Having considered the brief in chief, concluding the briefing submitted to this Court provides no possibility for reversal, and determining that this case is appropriate for resolution on Track 1 as defined in that order, we affirm for the following reasons. {2} Defendant appeals from the district court’s revocation of his probation and order requiring Defendant to serve the balance of the sentence imposed. [BIC 1] Specifically, he argues that the district court erred in revoking his probation because he had already served the requisite jail time for his violations under the Eleventh Judicial

2025Having considered the brief in chief, concluding the briefing submitted to this Court provides no possibility for reversal, and determining that this case is appropriate for resolution on Track 1 as defined in that order, we affirm for the following reasons. {2} Defendant appeals from the district court’s revocation of his probation and order requiring Defendant to serve the balance of the sentence imposed. [BIC 1] Specifically, he argues that the district court erred in revoking his probation because he had already served the requisite jail time for his violations under the Eleventh Judicial

12025–2025
Rodriguez v. El Paso Electric Co. green
nmctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2024Co., 1992-NMCA- 042, ¶ 8, 113 N.M. 672 , 831 P.2d 608 (“[P]arties may not complain about actions taken at hearings of which they had notice but did not attend.”). {4} Defendant continues to assert that the district court erred in refusing to consider the “Objection and Motion to Dismiss” that she filed after the default judgment was entered. [MIO 3] However, as we previously observed, [CN 3-4] neither objections nor motions to dismiss are among the matters that district court judges are authorized to hear following the appointment of arbitrators under the applicable local rule.

2024Co., 1992-NMCA- 042, ¶ 8, 113 N.M. 672 , 831 P.2d 608 (“[P]arties may not complain about actions taken at hearings of which they had notice but did not attend.”). {4} Defendant continues to assert that the district court erred in refusing to consider the “Objection and Motion to Dismiss” that she filed after the default judgment was entered. [MIO 3] However, as we previously observed, [CN 3-4] neither objections nor motions to dismiss are among the matters that district court judges are authorized to hear following the appointment of arbitrators under the applicable local rule.

12024–2024
State v. Seigling green
nmctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2023Seigling, 2017-NMCA-035, ¶ 23 .

2023The Court reasoned that the local rule “clearly contemplate[d] that dismissals without prejudice will be utilized” by the district court and would “warn[] the [s]tate that further failures to adhere to the requirements of the local rule may result in the [s]tate being disallowed from prosecuting [the d]efendant.” Id.

12023–2023
State v. Helker green
nmctapp · 1975
2 sentences

2022See State v. Vialpando, 1979-NMCA-083 , ¶ 6, 93 N.M. 289 , 599 P.2d 1086 (stating that a motion to suppress could have properly been denied on untimeliness grounds); State v. Helker, 1975-NMCA-141 , ¶ 7, 88 N.M. 650 , 545 P.2d 1028 (“[W]e hold that rules of criminal procedure can put a time limitation on the exercise of a constitutionally protected right.”); see also City of Santa Fe v. Marquez, 2012-NMSC- 031, ¶ 28, 285 P.3d 637 (noting that Rule 5-212(C) NMRA requires that motions to suppress be filed sixty days before trial). {8} Thus, because Defendant failed to file his motion to suppress

2022See State v. Vialpando, 1979-NMCA-083 , ¶ 6, 93 N.M. 289 , 599 P.2d 1086 (stating that a motion to suppress could have properly been denied on untimeliness grounds); State v. Helker, 1975-NMCA-141 , ¶ 7, 88 N.M. 650 , 545 P.2d 1028 (“[W]e hold that rules of criminal procedure can put a time limitation on the exercise of a constitutionally protected right.”); see also City of Santa Fe v. Marquez, 2012-NMSC- 031, ¶ 28, 285 P.3d 637 (noting that Rule 5-212(C) NMRA requires that motions to suppress be filed sixty days before trial). {8} Thus, because Defendant failed to file his motion to suppress

12022–2022
Freeman v. Fairchild green
nm · 2018
1 sentence

2021Cf. Lujan v. City of Albuquerque, 2003- NMCA-104, ¶¶ 8, 11-12, 134 N.M. 207 , 75 P.3d 423 (discussing with approval a Tenth Circuit opinion reversing under similar circumstances, where a district court dismissed an action for failure to timely respond to motions to dismiss as required under a local rule). {8} Second, Defendants contend that Plaintiff’s failure to request an extension of time in this case warrants a departure from Freeman. [MIO 10, 12, 13-14] However, Freeman indicates that failure to request an extension is material if the non-moving party receives adequate notice and opportun

12021–2021
Lujan v. City of Albuquerque green
nmctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2021Cf. Lujan v. City of Albuquerque, 2003- NMCA-104, ¶¶ 8, 11-12, 134 N.M. 207 , 75 P.3d 423 (discussing with approval a Tenth Circuit opinion reversing under similar circumstances, where a district court dismissed an action for failure to timely respond to motions to dismiss as required under a local rule). {8} Second, Defendants contend that Plaintiff’s failure to request an extension of time in this case warrants a departure from Freeman. [MIO 10, 12, 13-14] However, Freeman indicates that failure to request an extension is material if the non-moving party receives adequate notice and opportun

2021Cf. Lujan v. City of Albuquerque, 2003- NMCA-104, ¶¶ 8, 11-12, 134 N.M. 207 , 75 P.3d 423 (discussing with approval a Tenth Circuit opinion reversing under similar circumstances, where a district court dismissed an action for failure to timely respond to motions to dismiss as required under a local rule). {8} Second, Defendants contend that Plaintiff’s failure to request an extension of time in this case warrants a departure from Freeman. [MIO 10, 12, 13-14] However, Freeman indicates that failure to request an extension is material if the non-moving party receives adequate notice and opportun

12021–2021
State v. Davis green
nm · 2003
2 sentences

2021Cf. State v. Davis, 2003-NMSC-022, ¶ 13 , 134 N.M. 172 , 74 P.3d 1064 (stating that “[n]o rule of construction necessitates our acceptance of an interpretation resulting in patently absurd consequences[,]” and that we do not construe statutes, or in this case rules, “in a manner contrary to the intent of the [promulgating entity] and in a manner that leads to absurd or unreasonable results” (internal quotation marks and citations omitted)). {11} Lastly, to the extent the State argues that the district court should rely on the bind-over order’s filing date in district court in order to limit co

2021Cf. State v. Davis, 2003-NMSC-022, ¶ 13 , 134 N.M. 172 , 74 P.3d 1064 (stating that “[n]o rule of construction necessitates our acceptance of an interpretation resulting in patently absurd consequences[,]” and that we do not construe statutes, or in this case rules, “in a manner contrary to the intent of the [promulgating entity] and in a manner that leads to absurd or unreasonable results” (internal quotation marks and citations omitted)). {11} Lastly, to the extent the State argues that the district court should rely on the bind-over order’s filing date in district court in order to limit co

12021–2021
Weiss v. THI of N.M. at Valle Norte, L.L.C. green
nmctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2020See State v. Lucero, 2017-NMCA-079 , ¶¶ 14, 15, 406 P.3d 530 (reviewing for abuse of discretion a district court’s application of a local rule requiring sanctions); Weiss v. THI of N.M. at Valle Norte, LLC, 2013-NMCA-054, ¶ 15 , 301 P.3d 875 (applying an abuse of discretion standard on review of Rule 1-037(B)(2) NMRA sanctions); Landess v. Gardner Turf Grass, Inc., 2008-NMCA-159, ¶ 16 , 145 N.M. 372 , 198 P.3d 871 (same, but for Rule 1-011 NMRA sanctions).

12020–2020
Tue Thi Tran v. Bennett green
nm · 2018
1 sentence

2020“An abuse of discretion occurs when the court’s ruling is clearly against the logic and effect of the facts and circumstances of the case or is based on a misunderstanding of the law.” Tran v. Bennett, 2018-NMSC-009 , ¶ 30, 411 P.3d 345 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). {10} RLBA makes various arguments to support its position that the sanction against it is unwarranted—including that the district court erred in determining RLBA’s conduct violated the referral order and that the district court erred in applying Rule LR2-602(G) in this case.

12020–2020
Lovelace Medical Center v. Mendez Ex Rel. Mendez green
nm · 1991
2 sentences

2020Ctr. v. Mendez, 1991-NMSC-002 , ¶ 17, 111 N.M. 336 , 805 P.2d 603 (observing that “it is always within the discretion of a court or an administrative agency to relax or modify its procedural rules adopted for the orderly transaction of business before it when in a given case the ends of justice require it” (alteration, internal quotation marks, and citation omitted)). {22} When, however, a district court relaxes or waives the requirements of a local rule, the court may not then reimpose those requirements without first giving notice to the affected party.

2020Ctr. v. Mendez, 1991-NMSC-002 , ¶ 17, 111 N.M. 336 , 805 P.2d 603 (observing that “it is always within the discretion of a court or an administrative agency to relax or modify its procedural rules adopted for the orderly transaction of business before it when in a given case the ends of justice require it” (alteration, internal quotation marks, and citation omitted)). {22} When, however, a district court relaxes or waives the requirements of a local rule, the court may not then reimpose those requirements without first giving notice to the affected party.

12020–2020
United Nuclear Corp. v. General Atomic Co. green
nm · 1980
2 sentences

2020Atomic Co., 1980-NMSC-094 , ¶ 10, 96 N.M. 155 , 629 P.2d 231 (“[T]his Court fully expects compliance with its rules of procedure in general and its specific orders in particular[.]”); James v. Brumlop, 1980-NMCA-043 , ¶¶ 14-15, 94 N.M. 291 , 609 P.2d 1247 (holding that, once a local rule deadline was waived for 4RLBA, however, contends that the sanction provision in Rule LR2-602(G) is more forgiving than the attendance provision and that sanctions therefore are only mandatory when a representative with full settlement authority is absent.

2020Atomic Co., 1980-NMSC-094 , ¶ 10, 96 N.M. 155 , 629 P.2d 231 (“[T]his Court fully expects compliance with its rules of procedure in general and its specific orders in particular[.]”); James v. Brumlop, 1980-NMCA-043 , ¶¶ 14-15, 94 N.M. 291 , 609 P.2d 1247 (holding that, once a local rule deadline was waived for 4RLBA, however, contends that the sanction provision in Rule LR2-602(G) is more forgiving than the attendance provision and that sanctions therefore are only mandatory when a representative with full settlement authority is absent.

12020–2020
State v. Cherryhomes green
nmctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2020Contempt § 24 (2020) (“While a court’s order which requires inferences or conclusions about which reasonable persons might differ is insufficient to support a judgment of contempt, only reasonable alternative constructions prevent enforcement of the order.”); cf. State v. Cherryhomes, 1992-NMCA-111 , ¶¶ 1, 4, 10, 13, 114 N.M. 495 , 840 P.2d 1261 (affirming a sanction against an attorney for wearing a bandanna as a tie in court, where the attorney, who was under a local rule-based order to wear a “tie” while in court, timely understood that the court interpreted the term to not include a bandan

2020Contempt § 24 (2020) (“While a court’s order which requires inferences or conclusions about which reasonable persons might differ is insufficient to support a judgment of contempt, only reasonable alternative constructions prevent enforcement of the order.”); cf. State v. Cherryhomes, 1992-NMCA-111 , ¶¶ 1, 4, 10, 13, 114 N.M. 495 , 840 P.2d 1261 (affirming a sanction against an attorney for wearing a bandanna as a tie in court, where the attorney, who was under a local rule-based order to wear a “tie” while in court, timely understood that the court interpreted the term to not include a bandan

12020–2020
Landess v. GARDNER TURF GRASS, INC. green
nmctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2020See State v. Lucero, 2017-NMCA-079 , ¶¶ 14, 15, 406 P.3d 530 (reviewing for abuse of discretion a district court’s application of a local rule requiring sanctions); Weiss v. THI of N.M. at Valle Norte, LLC, 2013-NMCA-054, ¶ 15 , 301 P.3d 875 (applying an abuse of discretion standard on review of Rule 1-037(B)(2) NMRA sanctions); Landess v. Gardner Turf Grass, Inc., 2008-NMCA-159, ¶ 16 , 145 N.M. 372 , 198 P.3d 871 (same, but for Rule 1-011 NMRA sanctions).

2020See State v. Lucero, 2017-NMCA-079 , ¶¶ 14, 15, 406 P.3d 530 (reviewing for abuse of discretion a district court’s application of a local rule requiring sanctions); Weiss v. THI of N.M. at Valle Norte, LLC, 2013-NMCA-054, ¶ 15 , 301 P.3d 875 (applying an abuse of discretion standard on review of Rule 1-037(B)(2) NMRA sanctions); Landess v. Gardner Turf Grass, Inc., 2008-NMCA-159, ¶ 16 , 145 N.M. 372 , 198 P.3d 871 (same, but for Rule 1-011 NMRA sanctions).

12020–2020
Herald v. Board of Regents of the University green
nmctapp · 2015
12018–2018
State v. Guerra green
nm · 2012
12017–2017
Frederick v. Sun 1031, LLC green
nmctapp · 2012
12017–2017
State v. Armijo green
nmctapp · 1994
12017–2017
Starko. Inc. v. N.M. Human Servs. Dep't green
nm · 2014
12017–2017
Muse v. Muse green
nmctapp · 2008
12014–2014
Crutchfield v. New Mexico Department of Taxation & Revenue green
nmctapp · 2004
12010–2010
Pitman v. Brinker International, Inc. green
azd · 2003
12008–2008
Silva v. State green
nm · 1987
11991–1991
United States v. John Butler green
cadc · 1974
11984–1984
Alabama Public Service Commission v. Redwing Carriers, Inc. green
ala · 1967
11980–1980
State v. Vallejos green
nmctapp · 1974
11979–1979
Galvan v. City of Albuquerque green
nmctapp · 1973
11979–1979
Western Live Stock v. Bureau of Revenue green
scotus · 1938
11948–1948

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NM § N.M. Stat. § 57-12-1 (4) NM § N.M. Stat. § 57-12-10 (3) NM § N.M. Stat. § 57-12-11 (3) NM § N.M. Stat. § 57-12-2 (3) NM § N.M. Stat. § 57-12-8 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

PA 198 (1925–2026) OH 194 (1974–2026) CA 179 (1915–2026) TX 85 (1944–2024) DC 80 (1955–2024) IL 75 (1969–2026) WA 59 (1922–2026) ID 55 (1980–2026) TN 51 (1967–2026) OR 46 (1926–2026) IN 44 (1950–2024) NM 39 (1948–2025) NY 34 (1915–2024) FL 33 (1920–2019) LA 31 (1943–2026) MD 28 (1959–2022) MO 27 (1960–2023) GA 22 (1899–2026) MI 22 (1928–2024) AZ 21 (1914–2026) VI 18 (2000–2026) WI 16 (1973–2023) MS 14 (1963–2019) CO 14 (1888–2025) AR 13 (1948–2025) MA 12 (1871–2018) KS 10 (1905–2019) KY 10 (1932–2025) IA 10 (1962–2017) MT 9 (1989–2025) MN 8 (1913–1997) NE 8 (1980–2020) WV 7 (1945–2014) NJ 7 (1965–2025) OK 7 (1943–2002) AL 7 (1939–2009) HI 7 (1923–2006) CT 6 (1984–2018) SC 5 (1976–2026) SD 5 (1991–2014) RI 5 (1982–2010) UT 5 (1994–2024) VA 5 (1988–2025) DE 4 (1996–2022) WY 3 (2021–2025) AK 3 (1980–2008) VT 3 (1913–2007) ND 2 (1983–2004) NV 2 (1993–2016) ME 2 (1877–1986) PR 2 (1944–1953)

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