A. If the defendant is found guilty in a civil action for forcible entry or unlawful detainer, judgment shall be entered against him: (1) for damages; and (2) that he be removed from the premises and the plaintiff be put in possession. B. Execution shall include an order that the sheriff or a full-time, salaried deputy sheriff remove the defendant from the premises. History: 1953 Comp., § 36-12-3, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 62, § 124. Repeals. — Laws 1968, ch. 62, § 171, repealed former 36-12-3, 1953 Comp., relating to form of dockets in criminal cases, effective January 1, 1969. Cross references. — For applicability of personal property exemptions under 42-10-1 NMSA 1978, see 35-4-2 NMSA 1978. For exemptions and procedure for claiming in magistrate courts, see Rule 2-803 NMRA. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 35 Am. Jur. 2d Forcible Entry and Detainer §§ 47 to 49. 36A C.J.S. Forcible Entry and Detainer §§ 68 to 75.
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