New Mexico law

Commercial Litigation Laws in New Mexico.

New Mexico commercial litigation runs through the district courts. New Mexico has not established a specialized business court docket. New Mexico follows the UCC and recognizes common-law tortious interference, fraud, civil conspiracy, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The New Mexico Unfair Practices Act (UPA) is among the most plaintiff-friendly state consumer-protection statutes, providing automatic treble damages for willful conduct plus attorney fees. New Mexico is a pure-comparative-fault state for torts.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

4 years (written contracts); 4 years (oral contracts); 3 years (torts)NMSA 1978 §§ 37-1-3, 37-1-4, 37-1-8

Written contracts: 6 years. Oral contracts: 4 years. Most torts: 3 years. Fraud: 4 years from discovery.

State law

Key New Mexico Statutes

New Mexico UCC Article 2 (Sales)NMSA 1978 §§ 55-2-101 et seq.

Governs sales of goods including warranties, remedies, statute of frauds ($500+), and breach. 4-year statute of limitations for UCC sales claims.

Unfair Practices ActNMSA 1978 §§ 57-12-1 et seq.

Prohibits unconscionable and deceptive trade practices. Private cause of action with actual damages, automatic treble damages for willful conduct, and attorney fees.

Tortious InterferenceNew Mexico common law

Tortious interference with contract or business expectancy requires intentional interference without justification.

Prejudgment InterestNMSA 1978 § 56-8-4

Prejudgment interest on liquidated claims at 8.75% per annum for breach of contract.

State law

Official Sources

New Mexico Courts NMOneSource — New Mexico Statutes

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