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Facts
The petitioner sought review of a decision by the New Mexico Court of Appeals. The case involves a dispute between the petitioner and the State of New Mexico. The specific facts leading to the dispute are not provided in the decision.
Procedural History
- New Mexico Court of Appeals, December 11, 1992: The Court of Appeals issued an opinion in cause no. 13,329, titled State of New Mexico v. Donnie Silvas. The holding of this decision is not specified.
Parties' Submissions
- Petitioner: The petitioner, represented by the Chief Public Defender and an Assistant Appellate Defender, applied for a writ of certiorari to review the decision of the New Mexico Court of Appeals.
- Respondent: [Not applicable or not found]
Legal Issues
- Whether the Supreme Court of New Mexico should grant a writ of certiorari to review the decision of the New Mexico Court of Appeals.
Disposition
- The Supreme Court of New Mexico granted the petition for a writ of certiorari and ordered the New Mexico Court of Appeals to proceed no further in the case pending further orders.
Reasons
The decision was issued by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, with Chief Justice Richard E. Ransom presiding. The Court found that the petition for a writ of certiorari met the requirements under Rule 12-502 of the New Mexico Rules of Appellate Procedure. The Court ordered the New Mexico Court of Appeals to halt further proceedings in the case until further notice. The reasoning for granting the writ of certiorari is not elaborated upon in the decision.