Legal Opinion

Miller v. Morrison

New Mexico Court of Appeals

Decided May 28, 2008No. 27,317PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

VIGIL, Judge.

{1} This case requires us to determine whether a money judgment Plaintiff obtained against Defendant in Texas is entitled to recognition in New Mexico. We conclude that the Texas court did not acquire jurisdiction over Defendant and that the judgment is therefore not entitled to full faith and credit in New Mexico.

I. BACKGROUND

{2} In 1998, a settlement agreement was reached in a dispute that is unrelated to the current issue on appeal. Under the settlement, Plaintiff was to convey a Texas office building to Defendant, who would then sell the building. The proceeds from the…

2Cases cited6 opinions

Wilson v. DunnTexas Supreme Court · 1991
Exito Electronics Co., Ltd. v. TrejoTexas Supreme Court · 2004
C.W. Bollinger Insurance Co. v. FishCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1985
Alto Eldorado Partnership v. Amrep Corp.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 2005
Ramirez v. Consolidated HGM Corp., Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District (Amarillo)2004

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3Cited by2 opinions

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