Rule 1-086.Repealing and saving clause
Last verified June 26, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1-086 keeps prior court rules of pleading, practice, and procedure in effect unless superseded, modified, or repealed by these rules.
Full Text of Rule 1-086
All rules of court relating to pleading, practice and procedure in judicial proceedings
in the courts other than the Supreme Court of New Mexico heretofore adopted by the
Supreme Court and rules supplementary thereto, not herein contained shall remain in
full force and effect unless superseded, modified or repealed by these rules.
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Plain-English Summary
This rule preserves continuity. All previously adopted Supreme Court rules of pleading, practice, and procedure for the courts other than the Supreme Court—and rules supplementary to them—that are not contained in these rules remain in full force and effect unless superseded, modified, or repealed by these rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do older court rules still apply?
Yes, unless superseded, modified, or repealed by these rules. Prior rules of pleading, practice, and procedure remain in effect to the extent not replaced.
Source & verification. Rule text and Committee commentary reproduced verbatim from the
New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts (Rule 1-086 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: repealing clausesaving clauseprior rules