Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 42 - Actions and Proceedings Relating to Property. > Article 8 - Replevin, 42-8-1 through 42-8-22. > Section 42-8-15 - Liability of sheriff for failure to take sufficient bond from plaintiff.

Section 42-8-15 - Liability of sheriff for failure to take sufficient bond from plaintiff.

42-8-15. [Liability of sheriff for failure to take sufficient bond from plaintiff.]

The sheriff for failing to take bond, or for taking insufficient bond from the plaintiff, shall be responsible on his official bond for all damages sustained thereby, recoverable by action in the name of the party injured.