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Can you summarize Article 5, Chapter 44 NMSA?
Miscellaneous Civil Law Matters > Gambling Debts and Losses
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to actions related to gambling debts and losses. It states that any person who loses money or property at a game of cards or any gambling device has the right to recover the same through legal action. If the loss is in the form of money, the person can file an action of debt. If the loss is in the form of property, the person can file an action of trover, replevin, or detinue. The purpose of these provisions is to discourage gambling. However, the courts will not assist the winner in enforcing contracts or recovering money or property won through gambling devices or wagers that violate this section. The document also mentions that the spouse, children, heirs, executors, administrators, and creditors of the person losing may have the same remedy against the winner. The document does not specify any specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who loses money or property at a game of cards or any gambling device, as well as their spouse, children, heirs, executors, administrators, and creditors
What does it govern?
Actions related to gambling debts and losses
What are exemptions?
The courts will not assist the winner in enforcing contracts or recovering money or property won through gambling devices or wagers that violate this section.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Jurisdiction
New Mexico