Original writs of attachment shall be directed to the sheriff of the proper county, commanding him to attach the defendant, by all and singular, his lands and tenements, goods, moneys, effects, credits and all other property and interests in property of whatsoever nature and kind, in whosesoever hands the same may be found, with a clause of the nature and to the effect of an ordinary citation to answer the action of the plaintiff. History: C.L. 1897, § 2685 (191), added by Laws 1907, ch. 107, § 1 (191); Code 1915, § 4308; C.S. 1929, § 105-1610; Laws 1939, ch. 159, § 3; 1941 Comp., § 22-113; 1953 Comp., § 26-1-13. Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Law reviews. — For article, "Attachment in New Mexico - Part I," see 1 Nat. Resources J. 303 (1961). For article, "Attachment in New Mexico - Part II," see 2 Nat. Resources J. 75 (1962). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 6 Am. Jur. 2d Attachment and Garnishment §§ 283 to 287, 337. 7 C.J.S. Attachment § 161.
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