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Facts
The petitioner sought relief through a writ of certiorari, challenging a prior decision. The case involved a dispute over the procedural handling of the petitioner's claims. The respondent opposed the petition and later filed a motion for rehearing.
Procedural History
- Supreme Court of New Mexico, January 31, 2000: The court granted the petition for writ of certiorari and remanded the case to the district court for an evidentiary hearing.
- Supreme Court of New Mexico, February 29, 2000: The court quashed its prior order granting the petition and remanding the case to the district court.
Parties' Submissions
- Petitioner: [Not applicable or not found]
- Respondent: Filed a motion for rehearing, arguing against the court's prior decision to grant the petition and remand the case to the district court.
Legal Issues
- Was the Supreme Court of New Mexico's initial decision to grant the petition for writ of certiorari and remand the case to the district court appropriate?
Disposition
- The Supreme Court of New Mexico quashed its prior order granting the petition for writ of certiorari and remanding the case to the district court.
Reasons
Per Chief Justice Pamela B. Minzner, with Justices Joseph F. Baca, Gene E. Franchini, Patricio M. Serna, and Petra Jimenez Maes concurring:
The court reconsidered its earlier decision in light of the respondent's motion for rehearing and the petitioner's response. Upon further review, the court determined that its prior order granting the petition and remanding the case to the district court was not warranted. Consequently, the court quashed the earlier order.