[Precedence in trial.]

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  5. [Precedence in trial.]

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As soon as the case is at issue, it must be immediately set down for trial and shall have precedence over all other cases on the docket.

History: Laws 1909, ch. 36, § 12; Code 1915, § 3965; C.S. 1929, § 96-116; 1941 Comp., § 10-313; 1953 Comp., § 5-3-13.

ANNOTATIONS

Preemption not absolute. — These provisions are not absolutely peremptory, but secure to the public and the defendant a preference of right of trial over other cases. State ex rel. Mitchell v. Medler, 1913-NMSC-025, 17 N.M. 644, 131 P. 976.

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 67 C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees § 177.


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