The writ shall be executed by delivering the goods and chattels in the complaint mentioned, to the plaintiff, and by summoning the defendant to appear on the return day of the writ, to answer the action of the plaintiff.
History: C.L. 1897, § 2685 (237), added by Laws 1907, ch. 107, § 1 (237); Code 1915, § 4348; C.S. 1929, § 105-1709; 1941 Comp., § 25-1510; 1953 Comp., § 22-17-10.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Cross references. — For proceedings in conversion when goods not found, see 42-9-14 NMSA 1978.
For time for return of writ, see 42-9-16 NMSA 1978.
For levy on cattle, see 39-6-1 to 39-6-4 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 66 Am. Jur. 2d Replevin §§ 68, 69.