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legal sufficiency claim in New Mexico

13 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1961–2019 0 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Trujillo v. Berrygreen
nmctapp · 1987 · cited in 4 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1990–2013
2 sentences

2013“The purpose of a motion to dismiss 8 for failure to state a claim for relief is to test the legal sufficiency of the claim, not the 9 facts that support it.” Trujillo v. Berry, 106 N.M. 86, 87 , 738 P.2d 1331, 1332 (Ct. 10 App. 1987 ). 11 {15} In this case, Dr. Ramoso did not file a motion for reconsideration following 12 denial of her summary judgment motion, nor did she attempt to re-argue the issue in 13 the context of her second motion to dismiss.

2013“The purpose of a motion to dismiss 8 for failure to state a claim for relief is to test the legal sufficiency of the claim, not the 9 facts that support it.” Trujillo v. Berry, 106 N.M. 86, 87 , 738 P.2d 1331, 1332 (Ct. 10 App. 1987 ). 11 {15} In this case, Dr. Ramoso did not file a motion for reconsideration following 12 denial of her summary judgment motion, nor did she attempt to re-argue the issue in 13 the context of her second motion to dismiss.

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Ramer v. Place-Gallegosgreen
nmctapp · 1994 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1997–2009
2 sentences

2009Lab. v. Am. 11 Hollow Boring Co., 1997-NMCA-025 , ¶ 32, 123 N.M. 170 , 936 P.2d 852 (stating that 12 “[w]e review the case litigated below, not the case that is fleshed out for the first time 13 on appeal” (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)); Ramer v. Place-Gallegos, 14 118 N.M. 363, 365 , 881 P.2d 723, 725 (Ct. App. 1994) (“A motion to dismiss for 15 failure to state a claim tests the legal sufficiency of that claim, not the supporting 16 facts.”), overruled on other grounds by Spectron Dev.

2009Lab. v. Am. 11 Hollow Boring Co., 1997-NMCA-025 , ¶ 32, 123 N.M. 170 , 936 P.2d 852 (stating that 12 “[w]e review the case litigated below, not the case that is fleshed out for the first time 13 on appeal” (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)); Ramer v. Place-Gallegos, 14 118 N.M. 363, 365 , 881 P.2d 723, 725 (Ct. App. 1994) (“A motion to dismiss for 15 failure to state a claim tests the legal sufficiency of that claim, not the supporting 16 facts.”), overruled on other grounds by Spectron Dev.

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Wells v. County of Valenciagreen
nm · 1982 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Lab., 1997-NMCA-025 , ¶ 31. 17 Plaintiff also contends that the trial court erred because it could be assumed that 18 she has asserted a constitutional claim based upon Myers’ violation of her right to 19 privacy. [MIO 5, 8-10] She reasserts her contention that a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (1996) 9 1 violation is supplemental to any state remedy and cites to Wells v. County of Valencia, 2 98 N.M. 3 , 644 P.2d 517 (1982), in support of that contention. [MIO 8-9] See id. at 3 6, 644 P.2d at 520 (stating that, although a claim for a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 violation can 4 arise from tortious conduct, it is distin

2009Lab., 1997-NMCA-025 , ¶ 31. 17 Plaintiff also contends that the trial court erred because it could be assumed that 18 she has asserted a constitutional claim based upon Myers’ violation of her right to 19 privacy. [MIO 5, 8-10] She reasserts her contention that a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (1996) 9 1 violation is supplemental to any state remedy and cites to Wells v. County of Valencia, 2 98 N.M. 3 , 644 P.2d 517 (1982), in support of that contention. [MIO 8-9] See id. at 3 6, 644 P.2d at 520 (stating that, although a claim for a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 violation can 4 arise from tortious conduct, it is distin

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McCasland v. Prathergreen
nmctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002STANDARD OF REVIEW {6} A Rule 1-012(B)(6) motion to dismiss tests the legal sufficiency of the claim; that is, it tests “the law of the claim, not the facts that support it.” McCasland v. Prather, 92 N.M. 192, 194 , 585 P.2d 336, 338 (Ct.App.1978).

2002STANDARD OF REVIEW {6} A Rule 1-012(B)(6) motion to dismiss tests the legal sufficiency of the claim; that is, it tests “the law of the claim, not the facts that support it.” McCasland v. Prather, 92 N.M. 192, 194 , 585 P.2d 336, 338 (Ct.App.1978).

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Garner v. Department of Correctionsgreen
nmctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000This is so because the very purpose of a motion to dismiss is to “test the legal sufficiency of the claim.” Garner v. Department of Corrections, 120 N.M. 547, 548 , 903 P.2d 858, 859 (Ct.App.1995).

2000This is so because the very purpose of a motion to dismiss is to “test the legal sufficiency of the claim.” Garner v. Department of Corrections, 120 N.M. 547, 548 , 903 P.2d 858, 859 (Ct.App.1995).

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Blea v. City of Espanolagreen
nmctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Blea v. City of Espanola, 117 N.M. 217, 218 , 870 P.2d 755, 756 (Ct.App.1994); Trujillo v. Berry, 106 N.M. 86, 87 , 738 P.2d 1331, 1332 (Ct.App.1987). 3.

1997Blea v. City of Espanola, 117 N.M. 217, 218 , 870 P.2d 755, 756 (Ct.App.1994); Trujillo v. Berry, 106 N.M. 86, 87 , 738 P.2d 1331, 1332 (Ct.App.1987). 3.

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Edgington v. New Mexicogreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See Vandolsen v. Constructors, Inc., 101 N.M. 109 , 678 P.2d 1184 (Ct.App.) (squarely addressing constitutionality of statute after dismissal by trial court for failure to state a claim), cert. denied, 101 N.M. 77 , 678 P.2d 705 (1984); see also State v. Edgington, 99 N.M. 715 , 663 P.2d 374 (Ct.App.) (same), certs. denied, 99 N.M. 644 , 662 P.2d 645 and 464 U.S. 940 , 104 S.Ct. 354 , 78 L.Ed.2d 318 (1983). 8.

1996See Vandolsen v. Constructors, Inc., 101 N.M. 109 , 678 P.2d 1184 (Ct.App.) (squarely addressing constitutionality of statute after dismissal by trial court for failure to state a claim), cert. denied, 101 N.M. 77 , 678 P.2d 705 (1984); see also State v. Edgington, 99 N.M. 715 , 663 P.2d 374 (Ct.App.) (same), certs. denied, 99 N.M. 644 , 662 P.2d 645 and 464 U.S. 940 , 104 S.Ct. 354 , 78 L.Ed.2d 318 (1983). 8.

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Callaway v. NM DEPT. OF CORRECTIONSgreen
nmctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Because the constitutionality of Section 3-12-1.1 is a question of law, and a Rule 1—012(B)(6) motion tests the legal sufficiency of the claim and not the facts that support it, Callaway v. New Mexico Dep’t of Corrections, 117 N.M. 637, 639 , 875 P.2d 393, 395 (Ct.App.), cert. denied, 118 N.M. 90 , 879 P.2d 91 (1994), we review the merits of Appellants’ constitutional claim de novo.

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State v. Edgingtongreen
nmctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See Vandolsen v. Constructors, Inc., 101 N.M. 109 , 678 P.2d 1184 (Ct.App.) (squarely addressing constitutionality of statute after dismissal by trial court for failure to state a claim), cert. denied, 101 N.M. 77 , 678 P.2d 705 (1984); see also State v. Edgington, 99 N.M. 715 , 663 P.2d 374 (Ct.App.) (same), certs. denied, 99 N.M. 644 , 662 P.2d 645 and 464 U.S. 940 , 104 S.Ct. 354 , 78 L.Ed.2d 318 (1983). 8.

1996See Vandolsen v. Constructors, Inc., 101 N.M. 109 , 678 P.2d 1184 (Ct.App.) (squarely addressing constitutionality of statute after dismissal by trial court for failure to state a claim), cert. denied, 101 N.M. 77 , 678 P.2d 705 (1984); see also State v. Edgington, 99 N.M. 715 , 663 P.2d 374 (Ct.App.) (same), certs. denied, 99 N.M. 644 , 662 P.2d 645 and 464 U.S. 940 , 104 S.Ct. 354 , 78 L.Ed.2d 318 (1983). 8.

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Vandolsen Ex Rel. Price v. Constructors, Inc.green
nmctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See Vandolsen v. Constructors, Inc., 101 N.M. 109 , 678 P.2d 1184 (Ct.App.) (squarely addressing constitutionality of statute after dismissal by trial court for failure to state a claim), cert. denied, 101 N.M. 77 , 678 P.2d 705 (1984); see also State v. Edgington, 99 N.M. 715 , 663 P.2d 374 (Ct.App.) (same), certs. denied, 99 N.M. 644 , 662 P.2d 645 and 464 U.S. 940 , 104 S.Ct. 354 , 78 L.Ed.2d 318 (1983). 8.

1996See Vandolsen v. Constructors, Inc., 101 N.M. 109 , 678 P.2d 1184 (Ct.App.) (squarely addressing constitutionality of statute after dismissal by trial court for failure to state a claim), cert. denied, 101 N.M. 77 , 678 P.2d 705 (1984); see also State v. Edgington, 99 N.M. 715 , 663 P.2d 374 (Ct.App.) (same), certs. denied, 99 N.M. 644 , 662 P.2d 645 and 464 U.S. 940 , 104 S.Ct. 354 , 78 L.Ed.2d 318 (1983). 8.

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Roybal v. Whitegreen
nm · 1963 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985See Roybal v. White, 72 N.M. 285 , 383 P.2d 250 (1963); Hardin v. Farris, 87 N.M. 143 , 530 P.2d 407 (Ct.App.1974).

1985See Roybal v. White, 72 N.M. 285 , 383 P.2d 250 (1963); Hardin v. Farris, 87 N.M. 143 , 530 P.2d 407 (Ct.App.1974).

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Harrison v. Lucerogreen
nmctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981See Harrison v. Lucero, 86 N.M. 581 , 525 P.2d 941 (Ct.App.1974).

1981See Harrison v. Lucero, 86 N.M. 581 , 525 P.2d 941 (Ct.App.1974).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Saylor v. Valles green
nmctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2019Saylor v. Valles, 2003-NMCA-037, ¶ 6 , 133 N.M. 432 , 63 P.3d 1152 .

2019Saylor v. Valles, 2003-NMCA-037, ¶ 6 , 133 N.M. 432 , 63 P.3d 1152 .

12019–2019
Spectron Development Laboratory v. American Hollow Boring Co. green
nmctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2009Lab. v. Am. 11 Hollow Boring Co., 1997-NMCA-025 , ¶ 32, 123 N.M. 170 , 936 P.2d 852 (stating that 12 “[w]e review the case litigated below, not the case that is fleshed out for the first time 13 on appeal” (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)); Ramer v. Place-Gallegos, 14 118 N.M. 363, 365 , 881 P.2d 723, 725 (Ct. App. 1994) (“A motion to dismiss for 15 failure to state a claim tests the legal sufficiency of that claim, not the supporting 16 facts.”), overruled on other grounds by Spectron Dev.

2009Lab. v. Am. 11 Hollow Boring Co., 1997-NMCA-025 , ¶ 32, 123 N.M. 170 , 936 P.2d 852 (stating that 12 “[w]e review the case litigated below, not the case that is fleshed out for the first time 13 on appeal” (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)); Ramer v. Place-Gallegos, 14 118 N.M. 363, 365 , 881 P.2d 723, 725 (Ct. App. 1994) (“A motion to dismiss for 15 failure to state a claim tests the legal sufficiency of that claim, not the supporting 16 facts.”), overruled on other grounds by Spectron Dev.

12009–2009
Callaway v. New Mexico Department of Corrections green
nmctapp · 1994
1 sentence

1996Because the constitutionality of Section 3-12-1.1 is a question of law, and a Rule 1—012(B)(6) motion tests the legal sufficiency of the claim and not the facts that support it, Callaway v. New Mexico Dep’t of Corrections, 117 N.M. 637, 639 , 875 P.2d 393, 395 (Ct.App.), cert. denied, 118 N.M. 90 , 879 P.2d 91 (1994), we review the merits of Appellants’ constitutional claim de novo.

11996–1996
Hardin v. Farris green
nmctapp · 1974
2 sentences

1985See Roybal v. White, 72 N.M. 285 , 383 P.2d 250 (1963); Hardin v. Farris, 87 N.M. 143 , 530 P.2d 407 (Ct.App.1974).

1985See Roybal v. White, 72 N.M. 285 , 383 P.2d 250 (1963); Hardin v. Farris, 87 N.M. 143 , 530 P.2d 407 (Ct.App.1974).

11985–1985
American MacHine & Metals, Inc. v. De Bothezat Impeller Co. neutral
nysd · 1949
1 sentence

1961American Machine & Metals v. De Bothezat Impeller Co., D.C., 82 F.Supp. 556 and cases cited therein; Clay v. Callaway, (5 CCA 1949), 177 F.2d 741 , 13 F.R.Serv. 16.28.

11961–1961
Clay v. Callaway neutral
ca5 · 1949
1 sentence

1961American Machine & Metals v. De Bothezat Impeller Co., D.C., 82 F.Supp. 556 and cases cited therein; Clay v. Callaway, (5 CCA 1949), 177 F.2d 741 , 13 F.R.Serv. 16.28.

11961–1961
Irving Trust Co. v. United States green
scotus · 1955
2 sentences

1961Kasco Mills v. Ferebee, supra [ 197 Va. 589 , 90 S.E.2d 670 ]; Irving Trust Co. v. United States, (2 CCA 1955), 221 F.2d 303 , cert. denied 350 U.S. 828 , 76 S.Ct. 59 , 100 L.Ed. 740 ; Lynn v. Smith, supra. Numerous cases have held that a pretrial order may pass judgment upon the legal sufficiency of a defense.

1961Kasco Mills v. Ferebee, supra [ 197 Va. 589 , 90 S.E.2d 670 ]; Irving Trust Co. v. United States, (2 CCA 1955), 221 F.2d 303 , cert. denied 350 U.S. 828 , 76 S.Ct. 59 , 100 L.Ed. 740 ; Lynn v. Smith, supra. Numerous cases have held that a pretrial order may pass judgment upon the legal sufficiency of a defense.

11961–1961
Kasco Mills, Inc. v. Ferebee green
va · 1956
1 sentence

1961Kasco Mills v. Ferebee, supra [ 197 Va. 589 , 90 S.E.2d 670 ]; Irving Trust Co. v. United States, (2 CCA 1955), 221 F.2d 303 , cert. denied 350 U.S. 828 , 76 S.Ct. 59 , 100 L.Ed. 740 ; Lynn v. Smith, supra. Numerous cases have held that a pretrial order may pass judgment upon the legal sufficiency of a defense.

11961–1961
Irving Trust Company and Ernest Crawford May, as Executors of the Will of Charles H. Hastings, Deceased v. United States green
ca2 · 1955
1 sentence

1961Kasco Mills v. Ferebee, supra [ 197 Va. 589 , 90 S.E.2d 670 ]; Irving Trust Co. v. United States, (2 CCA 1955), 221 F.2d 303 , cert. denied 350 U.S. 828 , 76 S.Ct. 59 , 100 L.Ed. 740 ; Lynn v. Smith, supra. Numerous cases have held that a pretrial order may pass judgment upon the legal sufficiency of a defense.

11961–1961

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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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