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Facts
The Supreme Court of New Mexico considered amendments to several rules of appellate procedure, including Rules 12-203, 12-210, 12-211, 12-212, 12-213, 12-308, 12-404, 12-504, 12-606, and 12-607. These amendments were proposed by the Rules of Appellate Procedure Committee to improve procedural efficiency and clarity in appellate practice.
Procedural History
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Parties' Submissions
- Rules of Appellate Procedure Committee: Recommended the adoption of amendments to the specified rules of appellate procedure to enhance their effectiveness and applicability.
- [Not applicable or not found]: No opposing submissions or arguments are mentioned in the decision.
Legal Issues
- Should the proposed amendments to Rules 12-203, 12-210, 12-211, 12-212, 12-213, 12-308, 12-404, 12-504, 12-606, and 12-607 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure be adopted?
Disposition
- The Supreme Court of New Mexico approved the proposed amendments to the specified rules of appellate procedure.
- The amendments were ordered to take effect for pleadings due on or after January 1, 1997.
Reasons
Per Chief Justice Gene E. Franchini (Justices Joseph F. Baca, Pamela B. Minzner, and Patricio M. Serna concurring):
The Court, having reviewed the recommendations of the Rules of Appellate Procedure Committee, found the proposed amendments to be appropriate and beneficial for the administration of appellate practice. The amendments were approved unanimously, and the Court directed the Clerk of the Court to publish notice of the changes in the Bar Bulletin and NMRA to ensure proper dissemination and implementation.