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Wife motion in New Mexico

20 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1973–2024 4 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Gilmore v. Gilmoregreen
nmctapp · 2009 · cited in 3 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2022
2 sentences

2022See Gilmore v. Gilmore, 2010-NMCA-013, ¶ 27 , 147 N.M. 625 , 227 P.3d 115 .

2022See Gilmore v. Gilmore, 2010-NMCA-013, ¶ 27 , 147 N.M. 625 , 227 P.3d 115 .

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Talley v. Talleygreen
nmctapp · 1993 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2009–2020
2 sentences

2009Talley v. Talley, 115 N.M. 89 , 17 92, 847 P.2d 323, 326 (Ct. App. 1993). 18 Because of Wife’s failure to provide an adequate record, we must presume that 19 the facts and circumstances adduced at the hearing support the district court’s denial 4 1 of Wife’s motion to continue and that the court therefore did not abuse its discretion 2 by declining to continue the trial.

2009Talley v. Talley, 115 N.M. 89 , 17 92, 847 P.2d 323, 326 (Ct. App. 1993). 18 Because of Wife’s failure to provide an adequate record, we must presume that 19 the facts and circumstances adduced at the hearing support the district court’s denial 4 1 of Wife’s motion to continue and that the court therefore did not abuse its discretion 2 by declining to continue the trial.

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Trujillo v. Serranogreen
nm · 1994 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See Trujillo v. Serrano, 1994-NMSC-024 , ¶ 19, 117 N.M. 273 , 871 P.2d 369 (stating that “[o]nly the most unusual circumstances beyond the control of the parties—such as error on the part of the [district] court—will warrant overlooking procedural defects”).

2024See Trujillo v. Serrano, 1994-NMSC-024 , ¶ 19, 117 N.M. 273 , 871 P.2d 369 (stating that “[o]nly the most unusual circumstances beyond the control of the parties—such as error on the part of the [district] court—will warrant overlooking procedural defects”).

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State v. Harrisgreen
nmctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See State v. Mondragon, 1988-NMCA-027 , ¶ 10, 107 N.M. 421 , 759 P.2d 1003 (stating that “[a] party responding to a summary calendar notice must come forward and specifically point out errors of law and fact” and the repetition of earlier arguments does not fulfill this requirement), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in State v. Harris, 2013-NMCA-031, ¶ 3 , 297 P.3d 374 .

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State v. Mondragonred
nmctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See State v. Mondragon, 1988-NMCA-027 , ¶ 10, 107 N.M. 421 , 759 P.2d 1003 (stating that “[a] party responding to a summary calendar notice must come forward and specifically point out errors of law and fact” and the repetition of earlier arguments does not fulfill this requirement), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in State v. Harris, 2013-NMCA-031, ¶ 3 , 297 P.3d 374 .

2023See State v. Mondragon, 1988-NMCA-027 , ¶ 10, 107 N.M. 421 , 759 P.2d 1003 (stating that “[a] party responding to a summary calendar notice must come forward and specifically point out errors of law and fact” and the repetition of earlier arguments does not fulfill this requirement), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in State v. Harris, 2013-NMCA-031, ¶ 3 , 297 P.3d 374 .

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Benz v. Town Center Land, LLCgreen
nmctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Benz, 2013-NMCA-111, ¶ 24 . {6} Accordingly, for the reasons stated in our notice of proposed disposition and herein, we affirm. {7} IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Harkins v. Harkinsgreen
nm · 1984 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Harkins v. Harkins, 3 1984-NMSC-057 , ¶ 3, 101 N.M. 296 , 681 P.2d 722 (“In New Mexico, parties in a 4 divorce may agree and stipulate to a division of property and payment of alimony 5 upon dissolution of marriage.

2016See Harkins v. Harkins, 3 1984-NMSC-057 , ¶ 3, 101 N.M. 296 , 681 P.2d 722 (“In New Mexico, parties in a 4 divorce may agree and stipulate to a division of property and payment of alimony 5 upon dissolution of marriage.

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Dona Ana Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Dofflemeyergreen
nm · 1993 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Further, “the conversion of nonexempt 6 funds into funds that are ordinarily exempt under Section[] 42-10-2 . . . are not 7 automatically protected from attachment by creditors without an analysis of whether 8 the transfer served the underlying purpose of the exemption statute[] and was not in 9 furtherance of an intent to defraud creditors.” Doña Ana Sav. & Loan, 115 N.M. at 10 594, 855 P.2d at 1058 .

2013In sum, Husband argues that the district court erred in 13 securing Husband’s debt to Wife with a lien against his retirement account because, 14 pursuant to Section 42-10-2, his retirement account was exempt from Wife’s claim as 15 a creditor. 16 {10} Section 42-10-2 provides, in pertinent part, that “any interest in or proceeds 17 from a pension or retirement fund of every person supporting only himself is exempt 18 from receivers or trustees in bankruptcy or other insolvency proceedings, executors 19 or administrators in probate, fines, attachment, execution[,] or foreclosure by a 6 1 judgm

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Becenti v. Becentigreen
nmctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See Becenti, 2004-NMCA-091, ¶ 10 , 136 N.M. 124 , 94 P.3d 867 (looking to federal law for guidance in interpreting Rule l-041(A)(l)(a) after recognizing that this Court may look to federal law for guidance in interpreting rules of civil procedure identical to their federal counterparts); see also Ped.R.Civ.P. 41(a)(2) (providing that after service of an answer or motion for summary judgment, “an action may be dismissed at the plaintiffs request only by court order, on terms that the court [deems] proper”). {23} We review the district court’s denial of Wife’s motion to dismiss for an abuse of d

2011See Becenti, 2004-NMCA-091, ¶ 10 , 136 N.M. 124 , 94 P.3d 867 (looking to federal law for guidance in interpreting Rule l-041(A)(l)(a) after recognizing that this Court may look to federal law for guidance in interpreting rules of civil procedure identical to their federal counterparts); see also Ped.R.Civ.P. 41(a)(2) (providing that after service of an answer or motion for summary judgment, “an action may be dismissed at the plaintiffs request only by court order, on terms that the court [deems] proper”). {23} We review the district court’s denial of Wife’s motion to dismiss for an abuse of d

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Karin Sofia Ohlander, in the Matter of Julia Larson, a Minor Child, F/k/a Karin Sofia Larson v. Mark Andrew Larsongreen
ca10 · 1997 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Ohlander, 114 F.3d at 1537-38 (reasoning that a district court’s failure to consider the applicable legal standard under the federal counterpart to Rule 1-041(A)(2) constitutes an abuse of discretion and may serve as a basis for remanding to the district court to apply the correct legal standard); see also Gilmore v. Gilmore, 2010-NMCA-013, ¶ 53 , 147 N.M. 625 , 227 P.3d 115 (remanding to the district court to reconsider its method of calculating a wife’s interest in a husband’s retirement benefits where the district court felt bound by what it believed was a statutory mandate and did not

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Rubin v. Rubingreen
nmctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009We therefore 8 address the merits of Wife’s appeal bearing in mind that all presumptions and 9 inferences must be resolved in support of the district court’s denial of Wife’s motion 10 to continue. 11 We review the denial of a motion for continuance for an abuse of discretion. 12 Rubin v. Rubin, 120 N.M. 592, 595 , 904 P.2d 41, 44 (Ct. App. 1995).

2009We therefore 8 address the merits of Wife’s appeal bearing in mind that all presumptions and 9 inferences must be resolved in support of the district court’s denial of Wife’s motion 10 to continue. 11 We review the denial of a motion for continuance for an abuse of discretion. 12 Rubin v. Rubin, 120 N.M. 592, 595 , 904 P.2d 41, 44 (Ct. App. 1995).

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Reeves v. Wimberlygreen
nmctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Reeves, 107 N.M. at 236 , 755 P.2d at 80 . 3 Despite this presumption, because Wife argues that Rule 1-089(B) required the court 4 as a matter of law to automatically grant her a continuance, we briefly address Wife’s 5 argument, which involves a question of law that we review de novo.

2009See Reeves, 107 N.M. at 236 , 755 P.2d at 80 . 3 Despite this presumption, because Wife argues that Rule 1-089(B) required the court 4 as a matter of law to automatically grant her a continuance, we briefly address Wife’s 5 argument, which involves a question of law that we review de novo.

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Woolwine v. Furr's, Inc.green
nmctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Woolwine v. Furr’s, Inc., 106 N.M. 492, 496 , 745 P.2d 717, 721 (Ct.App.1987) (“To preserve an issue for review on appeal, it must appear that appellant fairly invoked a ruling of the trial court on the same grounds argued in the appellate court.”). {69} We then went on to note that: “[W]e have not been provided with a copy of the transcript from the hearing on Wife’s motion....

2009See Woolwine v. Furr’s, Inc., 106 N.M. 492, 496 , 745 P.2d 717, 721 (Ct.App.1987) (“To preserve an issue for review on appeal, it must appear that appellant fairly invoked a ruling of the trial court on the same grounds argued in the appellate court.”). {69} We then went on to note that: “[W]e have not been provided with a copy of the transcript from the hearing on Wife’s motion....

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Monsanto v. Monsantogreen
nmctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Monsanto v. Monsanto, 119 N.M. 678, 680-82 , 894 P.2d 1034, 1036-38 (Ct.App.1995) (explaining that a grant or denial of an award of attorney fees in a domestic relations case must be supported by substantial evidence and the trial court is required to enter findings of fact and conclusions of law on the issue).

2005See Monsanto v. Monsanto, 119 N.M. 678, 680-82 , 894 P.2d 1034, 1036-38 (Ct.App.1995) (explaining that a grant or denial of an award of attorney fees in a domestic relations case must be supported by substantial evidence and the trial court is required to enter findings of fact and conclusions of law on the issue).

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Clark v. Clarkgreen
okla · 1961 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996See Clark v. Clark, 361 P.2d 207, 210-11 (Okla.1961).

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Matter of Inmgreen
nmctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See In Matter of I.N.M., 105 N.M. 664 , 669, 735 P.2d 1170 , 1175 (Ct.App.1987) (trial court is presumed to have disregarded incompetent evidence, absent a showing that the court was influenced thereby).

1995See In Matter of I.N.M., 105 N.M. 664 , 669, 735 P.2d 1170 , 1175 (Ct.App.1987) (trial court is presumed to have disregarded incompetent evidence, absent a showing that the court was influenced thereby).

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Wehrle v. Robisongreen
nm · 1979 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994Although we agree with Husband that Wife’s SCRA 1-060(B)(6) motion did not provide exceptional circumstances, and therefore was properly denied, see Wehrle v. Robison, 92 N.M. 485, 487 , 590 P.2d 633, 635 (1979); Mendoza v. Mendoza, 103 N.M. 327, 331-32 , 706 P.2d 869, 873-74 (Ct.App.1985), nevertheless, we conclude the district court had jurisdiction under SCRA 1-060(B) to set aside its earlier supplemental judgment.

1994Although we agree with Husband that Wife’s SCRA 1-060(B)(6) motion did not provide exceptional circumstances, and therefore was properly denied, see Wehrle v. Robison, 92 N.M. 485, 487 , 590 P.2d 633, 635 (1979); Mendoza v. Mendoza, 103 N.M. 327, 331-32 , 706 P.2d 869, 873-74 (Ct.App.1985), nevertheless, we conclude the district court had jurisdiction under SCRA 1-060(B) to set aside its earlier supplemental judgment.

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Mendoza v. Mendozagreen
nmctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994Although we agree with Husband that Wife’s SCRA 1-060(B)(6) motion did not provide exceptional circumstances, and therefore was properly denied, see Wehrle v. Robison, 92 N.M. 485, 487 , 590 P.2d 633, 635 (1979); Mendoza v. Mendoza, 103 N.M. 327, 331-32 , 706 P.2d 869, 873-74 (Ct.App.1985), nevertheless, we conclude the district court had jurisdiction under SCRA 1-060(B) to set aside its earlier supplemental judgment.

1994Although we agree with Husband that Wife’s SCRA 1-060(B)(6) motion did not provide exceptional circumstances, and therefore was properly denied, see Wehrle v. Robison, 92 N.M. 485, 487 , 590 P.2d 633, 635 (1979); Mendoza v. Mendoza, 103 N.M. 327, 331-32 , 706 P.2d 869, 873-74 (Ct.App.1985), nevertheless, we conclude the district court had jurisdiction under SCRA 1-060(B) to set aside its earlier supplemental judgment.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Kilgore v. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. green
nmctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2020Ltd., 2009-NMCA-078, ¶ 39 , 146 N.M. 698 , 213 P.3d 1127 (internal quotation marks and citations omitted). {18} There are two discrete issues involved in Wife’s argument: (1) whether the district court erred in refusing to allow Mr. Foley to testify, and (2) whether the district court erred in denying Wife’s motion for reconsideration.

2020Ltd., 2009-NMCA-078, ¶ 39 , 146 N.M. 698 , 213 P.3d 1127 (internal quotation marks and citations omitted). {18} There are two discrete issues involved in Wife’s argument: (1) whether the district court erred in refusing to allow Mr. Foley to testify, and (2) whether the district court erred in denying Wife’s motion for reconsideration.

12020–2020
Quintana v. Eddins green
nmctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2020Further, the “primary test” to determine whether such an award is warranted is “a showing of economic disparity, the need of one party, and the ability of the other to pay[.]” Quintana v. Eddins, 2002- NMCA-008, ¶ 33, 131 N.M. 435 , 38 P.3d 203 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). {26} Regarding Husband’s first argument—that Wife never filed a motion seeking attorney fees—we point to Wife’s motion for relief from judgment, filed on June 7, 2016, in which she moved for attorney fees.

2020Further, the “primary test” to determine whether such an award is warranted is “a showing of economic disparity, the need of one party, and the ability of the other to pay[.]” Quintana v. Eddins, 2002- NMCA-008, ¶ 33, 131 N.M. 435 , 38 P.3d 203 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). {26} Regarding Husband’s first argument—that Wife never filed a motion seeking attorney fees—we point to Wife’s motion for relief from judgment, filed on June 7, 2016, in which she moved for attorney fees.

12020–2020
In re Sloan green
nm · 1891
1 sentence

2013In sum, Husband argues that the district court erred in 13 securing Husband’s debt to Wife with a lien against his retirement account because, 14 pursuant to Section 42-10-2, his retirement account was exempt from Wife’s claim as 15 a creditor. 16 {10} Section 42-10-2 provides, in pertinent part, that “any interest in or proceeds 17 from a pension or retirement fund of every person supporting only himself is exempt 18 from receivers or trustees in bankruptcy or other insolvency proceedings, executors 19 or administrators in probate, fines, attachment, execution[,] or foreclosure by a 6 1 judgm

12013–2013
Trinosky v. Johnstone green
nmctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2013The district court had denied Wife’s motion 12 to dismiss on the ground that Section 40-4-20(B) required continuation of the case. 13 Trinosky, 2011-NMCA-045, ¶ 8 .

12013–2013
Sims v. Sims green
nm · 1996
2 sentences

2009“An abuse of 13 discretion occurs when a ruling is clearly contrary to the logical conclusions 14 demanded by the facts and circumstances of the case.” Sims v. Sims, 1996-NMSC- 15 078, ¶ 65, 122 N.M. 618 , 930 P.2d 153 .

2009“An abuse of 13 discretion occurs when a ruling is clearly contrary to the logical conclusions 14 demanded by the facts and circumstances of the case.” Sims v. Sims, 1996-NMSC- 15 078, ¶ 65, 122 N.M. 618 , 930 P.2d 153 .

12009–2009
Plaatje v. Plaatje green
nm · 1981
2 sentences

2003We consider (1) whether issues of fact precluded summary judgment on Wife’s claim of fraud, (2) whether the statute of limitations barred the fraud claim, (3) whether Wife’s partition action is subject to a statute of limitations defense consistent with Plaatje v. Plaatje, 95 N.M. 789 , 626 P.2d 1286 (1981), and (4) whether laches barred the partition claim.

2003We consider (1) whether issues of fact precluded summary judgment on Wife’s claim of fraud, (2) whether the statute of limitations barred the fraud claim, (3) whether Wife’s partition action is subject to a statute of limitations defense consistent with Plaatje v. Plaatje, 95 N.M. 789 , 626 P.2d 1286 (1981), and (4) whether laches barred the partition claim.

12003–2003
Liebelt v. Liebelt green
idahoctapp · 1990
1 sentence

1994“Undue influence is proven by showing that a person who has mental capacity to understand, and does understand, what he is doing, and is compelled by artifice, force or fear to do, what he does not want to do, and what he would not otherwise do but for such influence.” Liebelt, 801 P.2d at 55 .

11994–1994
State v. Aranda green
nmctapp · 1980
2 sentences

1986State v. Aranda, 94 N.M. 784 , 617 P.2d 173 (Ct.App.1980).

1986State v. Aranda, 94 N.M. 784 , 617 P.2d 173 (Ct.App.1980).

11986–1986
Chavez v. Chavez green
nm · 1935
2 sentences

1973In Chavez v. Chavez, 39 N.M. 480 , 50 P.2d 264 , 101 A.L.R. 635 (1935), we held that adultery by the wife was a bar to a suit for divorce.

1973In Chavez v. Chavez, 39 N.M. 480 , 50 P.2d 264 , 101 A.L.R. 635 (1935), we held that adultery by the wife was a bar to a suit for divorce.

11973–1973

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NM § N.M. Stat. § 40-4-7 (5) NM § N.M. Stat. § 40-3-12 (4) NM § N.M. Stat. § 40-3-8 (4) NM § N.M. Stat. § 40-4-11.1 (3) NM § N.M. Stat. § 40-4-20 (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

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