How much time do I have to file an appeal in a small claims court case?

In New Mexico, you have 30 days from the date of the court’s decision to file an appeal in a small claims court case. The appeal must be filed in the same county in which the case was heard. The appeal must include a fee, which is dependent upon the amount of the judgment in the case. All required documents necessary for appeal must be filed at the same time. You also have the option of asking the court for an extension of time, if you cannot make the deadline. However, the court has full authority to decide whether or not to grant the extension. The court may require that you file a motion to request an extension and will likely need to show a good reason why the deadline should be extended. In some cases, the court may require that the losing party send a notice of appeal within a certain amount of time. In such instances, the deadline to file an appeal is typically shorter than 30 days. It is important to review the court’s decision to ensure that you are aware of any special instructions regarding filing an appeal. Once an appeal is filed, you will receive a notice from the court with the date and time of the hearing. The hearing will likely take place several weeks after the appeal is filed. It is important to prepare your argument in advance and to make sure you understand the relevant laws.

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