Rule 1-071.Process in behalf of and against persons not parties

Last verified June 26, 2026

In one sentenceRule 1-071 lets a non-party in whose favor an order is made enforce it by the same process as a party, and makes a non-party against whom an order runs subject to the same enforcement.

Full Text of Rule 1-071

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When an order is made in favor of a person who is not a party to the action, he may enforce obedience to the order by the same process as if he were a party; and, when obedience to an order may be lawfully enforced against a person who is not a party, he is liable to the same process for enforcing obedience to the order as if he were a party.

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Plain-English Summary

This short rule extends a court’s enforcement reach to non-parties. When an order is made in favor of a person who is not a party, that person may enforce obedience to it by the same process as if they were a party; and when obedience to an order may lawfully be enforced against a non-party, that person is subject to the same enforcement process as a party.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a non-party enforce or be bound by a court order?

Yes. A non-party in whose favor an order is made may enforce it by the same process as a party, and a non-party against whom an order may lawfully be enforced is subject to the same process.

Source & verification. Rule text and Committee commentary reproduced verbatim from the New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts (Rule 1-071 NMRA), published by the New Mexico Compilation Commission (NMOneSource). Promulgated by the Supreme Court of New Mexico. The plain-English summary is original and draws on the official annotations. Last verified June 26, 2026. · Official source

Also known as: process for non-partiesenforcement by non-partiesorders affecting non-parties