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arbitrary and capricious standard in New Mexico

6 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2025 1 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Gila Resources Information Project v. New Mexico Water Quality Control Commissiongreen
nmctapp · 2005 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Project, 2005-NMCA-139, ¶ 16 (stating the arbitrary and capricious standard); Oil Transp.

2014Project, 2005-NMCA-139, ¶ 16 (stating the arbitrary and capricious standard); Oil Transp.

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State v. Sandovalgreen
nmctapp · 1975 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007
2 sentences

2007See State v. Sandoval, 88 N.M. 267, 270 , 539 P.2d 1029, 1032 (Ct.App.1975) (indicating that points of error identified in the statement of proceedings but neither briefed nor supported by authority are considered abandoned).

2007See State v. Sandoval, 88 N.M. 267, 270 , 539 P.2d 1029, 1032 (Ct.App.1975) (indicating that points of error identified in the statement of proceedings but neither briefed nor supported by authority are considered abandoned).

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Sais v. NM Dep't. of Corrs.green
nm · 2012 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Comm’n, 1993-NMSC-032 , ¶ 6, 115 N.M. 678 , 858 P.2d 54 (providing that under the arbitrary and capricious standard, “[t]he burden is on [the party challenging the administrative decision] to show that the order of the [administrative body] is unreasonable or unlawful”); Sais, 2012-NMSC-009, ¶ 16 (providing that the board’s “ruling is arbitrary and capricious if it is unreasonable or without a rational basis, when viewed in light of the whole record”). {15} Padilla’s remaining arguments, including that substantial evidence did not support his termination and that NMCD’s choice of discipline wa

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New England Novelty Co. v. Sandberggreen
mass · 1944 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992After defining a trial by jury to include a “full and fair hearing upon all relevant issues where all questions of fact presented by the testimony are decided by the jury in accordance with the principles of law,” Keller, 85 N.M. at 137 , 509 P.2d at 1332 (quoting New England Novelty Co. v. Sandberg, 315 Mass. 739 , 54 N.E.2d 915, 919 (1944)), the Court concluded that “the district court has the right to make an independent determination of the facts from the record in the case and such additional relevant evidence as may be presented, and that the general rule * * * [that agency decisions are

1992After defining a trial by jury to include a “full and fair hearing upon all relevant issues where all questions of fact presented by the testimony are decided by the jury in accordance with the principles of law,” Keller, 85 N.M. at 137 , 509 P.2d at 1332 (quoting New England Novelty Co. v. Sandberg, 315 Mass. 739 , 54 N.E.2d 915, 919 (1944)), the Court concluded that “the district court has the right to make an independent determination of the facts from the record in the case and such additional relevant evidence as may be presented, and that the general rule * * * [that agency decisions are

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Keller v. City of Albuquerquered
nm · 1973 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992After defining a trial by jury to include a “full and fair hearing upon all relevant issues where all questions of fact presented by the testimony are decided by the jury in accordance with the principles of law,” Keller, 85 N.M. at 137 , 509 P.2d at 1332 (quoting New England Novelty Co. v. Sandberg, 315 Mass. 739 , 54 N.E.2d 915, 919 (1944)), the Court concluded that “the district court has the right to make an independent determination of the facts from the record in the case and such additional relevant evidence as may be presented, and that the general rule * * * [that agency decisions are

1992After defining a trial by jury to include a “full and fair hearing upon all relevant issues where all questions of fact presented by the testimony are decided by the jury in accordance with the principles of law,” Keller, 85 N.M. at 137 , 509 P.2d at 1332 (quoting New England Novelty Co. v. Sandberg, 315 Mass. 739 , 54 N.E.2d 915, 919 (1944)), the Court concluded that “the district court has the right to make an independent determination of the facts from the record in the case and such additional relevant evidence as may be presented, and that the general rule * * * [that agency decisions are

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Mexico. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (1)

CaseCitedYears
Hobbs Gas Co. v. New Mexico Public Service Commission green
nm · 1993
2 sentences

2025Comm’n, 1993-NMSC-032 , ¶ 6, 115 N.M. 678 , 858 P.2d 54 (providing that under the arbitrary and capricious standard, “[t]he burden is on [the party challenging the administrative decision] to show that the order of the [administrative body] is unreasonable or unlawful”); Sais, 2012-NMSC-009, ¶ 16 (providing that the board’s “ruling is arbitrary and capricious if it is unreasonable or without a rational basis, when viewed in light of the whole record”). {15} Padilla’s remaining arguments, including that substantial evidence did not support his termination and that NMCD’s choice of discipline wa

2025Comm’n, 1993-NMSC-032 , ¶ 6, 115 N.M. 678 , 858 P.2d 54 (providing that under the arbitrary and capricious standard, “[t]he burden is on [the party challenging the administrative decision] to show that the order of the [administrative body] is unreasonable or unlawful”); Sais, 2012-NMSC-009, ¶ 16 (providing that the board’s “ruling is arbitrary and capricious if it is unreasonable or without a rational basis, when viewed in light of the whole record”). {15} Padilla’s remaining arguments, including that substantial evidence did not support his termination and that NMCD’s choice of discipline wa

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Where else courts name it

NY 160 (1973–2026) WA 95 (1976–2026) WY 92 (1989–2026) LA 51 (1987–2026) NJ 36 (1992–2026) MS 35 (1991–2024) TX 35 (1990–2025) CA 34 (1977–2026) AL 25 (2000–2026) MD 25 (1980–2024) MA 20 (1977–2024) IN 18 (1987–2019) KS 17 (1984–2020) RI 17 (2002–2019) IL 16 (1978–2020) MN 15 (1986–2024) WV 14 (1995–2025) MT 10 (1989–2025) WI 10 (1977–2015) MI 9 (1984–2026) TN 9 (2002–2023) AK 8 (1990–1997) NV 8 (2017–2022) HI 8 (2014–2021) UT 8 (1983–2024) NC 7 (1989–2023) NM 6 (1992–2025) FL 5 (1981–2010) PA 4 (1999–2026) CO 4 (1994–1996) VA 3 (1982–2001) DE 3 (1995–2021) OK 3 (2003–2018) AR 2 (1993–2025) VT 2 (2019–2021) SC 2 (1996–2021) OH 2 (1989–1999) OR 2 (2023–2023) KY 2 (1987–1992) ND 2 (2018–2018) ME 2 (1989–2005)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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