Board of Trustees of Village of Los Ranchos De Albuquerque v. Sanchez

OPINION

WECHSLER, Chief Judge.

{1} In this appeal, we consider whether the issuance of a peremptory writ of mandamus under NMSA 1978, § 44-2-7 (1884) is a final order for purposes of appeal when an issue of damages in connection with the activity covered by the writ has not been resolved. We hold that the order granting the peremptory writ of mandamus is not final and remand to the district court.

{2} Petitioners, Richard, Olga, and Vincent Sanchez, Raymond and Kate Fuentes, and Chester R. and Barbara Vernon, filed a verified petition for mandamus in district court seeking to compel Respondents,…