# N.M. Stat. § 37-1-9: Effect of absence from state or concealment of debtor

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-9

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 37-1-9
- **Heading:** Effect of absence from state or concealment of debtor
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 37 / Article 1 / Section 37-1-9

## Text

If, at any time after the incurring of an indebtedness or liability or the accrual of a cause of action against him or the entry of judgment against him in this state, a debtor shall have been or shall be absent from or out of the state or concealed within the state, the time during which he may have been or may be out of or absent from the state or may have concealed or may conceal himself within the state shall not be included in computing any of the periods of limitation above provided.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-1 § 37-1-1. Generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-2 § 37-1-2. Judgments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-3 § 37-1-3. Notes; written instruments; period of limitation; computation of period](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4 § 37-1-4. Accounts and unwritten contracts; injuries to property; conversion; fraud; unspecified actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-5 § 37-1-5. Actions for wage and hour violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-6 § 37-1-6. Accrual of cause of action on open accounts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-7 § 37-1-7. Accrual of cause of actions for fraud or mistake, injuries or conversion of property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-7.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8 § 37-1-8. Actions against sureties on fiduciary bonds; injuries to person or reputation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-8.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-9 § 37-1-9. Effect of absence from state or concealment of debtor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-9.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-10 § 37-1-10. Minors; incapacitated persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-10.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-11 § 37-1-11. Effect of death](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-11.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-12 § 37-1-12. When commencement of action stayed or prevented](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-12.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-13 § 37-1-13. When action deemed commenced](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-13.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 37-1-14 § 37-1-14. When second suit deemed continuation of first action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C37_A1_S37-1-14.md)

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