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Facts
The case involves a forfeiture action initiated by the State against the Defendant. The Defendant filed a motion for default judgment, which was granted by the lower court. The State appealed this decision.
Procedural History
- District Court, Otero County, presided by Judge Frank K. Wilson: Granted the Defendant’s motion for default judgment in the forfeiture action.
Parties' Submissions
- Appellant (State): Conceded the issue on appeal and did not present additional facts or legal arguments to dispute the proposed disposition.
- Appellee (Defendant): [Not applicable or not found]
Legal Issues
- Whether the lower court properly granted the Defendant’s motion for default judgment in the forfeiture action.
Disposition
- The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s decision to grant the Defendant’s motion for default judgment.
Reasons
Per Castillo J. (Sutin C.J. and Fry J. concurring):
The Court independently reviewed the record to ensure that the proposed disposition was supported by the proceedings, despite the State’s concession of the issue. The Court found no basis to overturn the lower court’s decision and affirmed the granting of the Defendant’s motion for default judgment for the reasons outlined in the notice of proposed summary disposition.