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Facts
The case involves a dispute between a Texas limited liability company and two individuals. The district court previously entered a default judgment against the Defendants, which they attempted to challenge. The Defendants' appeal concerns the district court's jurisdiction and the application of the "law of the case" doctrine.
Procedural History
- District Court, Sandoval County: Entered a default judgment against the Defendants.
- Court of Appeals of New Mexico: Dismissed the Defendants' prior appeal, establishing the "law of the case."
Parties' Submissions
- Defendants-Appellants: Argued that the district court erred in dismissing their pleadings and claimed the court retained jurisdiction over the matter. (N/A)
- Plaintiff-Appellee: [Not applicable or not found]
Legal Issues
- Did the district court lack jurisdiction over the case due to the "law of the case" doctrine?
- Was the dismissal of the Defendants' pleadings appropriate?
Disposition
- The Court of Appeals dismissed the Defendants' appeal.
Reasons
Per Castillo J. (Vigil and Kennedy JJ. concurring):
The Court of Appeals held that the "law of the case" doctrine applied because the Defendants' prior appeal had been dismissed, and that decision was binding. The district court no longer had jurisdiction over the matter. The Defendants failed to challenge the application of the "law of the case" doctrine or point out any errors in the Court's reasoning. The Court relied on established precedent to affirm the dismissal of the appeal.