Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 37 - Limitation of Actions; Abatement and Revivor. > Article 1 - Limitations of Actions, 37-1-1 through 37-1-30. > Section 37-1-14 - When second suit deemed continuation of first action.

Section 37-1-14 - When second suit deemed continuation of first action.

37-1-14. [When second suit deemed continuation of first action.]

If, after the commencement of an action, the plaintiff fail therein for any cause, except negligence in its prosecution, and a new suit be commenced within six months thereafter, the second suit shall, for the purposes herein contemplated, be deemed a continuation of the first.