Rule 1-067.Deposit in court
Last verified June 26, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1-067 lets a party, by leave of court and on notice, deposit with the court a disputed sum of money or other thing capable of delivery.
Full Text of Rule 1-067
In an action in which any part of the relief sought is a judgment for a sum of money
or the disposition of a sum of money or the disposition of any other thing capable of
delivery, a party, upon notice to every other party, and by leave of court, may deposit
with the court all or any part of such sum or thing.
End
Plain-English Summary
This short rule allows money or property in dispute to be placed in the court’s custody. In an action where part of the relief sought is a money judgment, the disposition of a sum of money, or the disposition of any other thing capable of delivery, a party may—on notice to every other party and by leave of court—deposit all or part of that sum or thing with the court.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can a party deposit money with the court?
In an action where the relief sought includes a money judgment or the disposition of money or other deliverable property, a party may deposit it with the court on notice to the other parties and by leave of court.
Source & verification. Rule text and Committee commentary reproduced verbatim from the
New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts (Rule 1-067 NMRA), published by the New Mexico Compilation Commission (NMOneSource).
Promulgated by the Supreme Court of New Mexico. The plain-English summary is original and draws on the official annotations. Last verified June 26, 2026. ·
Official source
Also known as: deposit in courtdeposit of fundsdisputed sum