On or before the day fixed for his appearance, the defendant may appear and answer and assert any legal or equitable defense, setoff or counterclaim. History: 1953 Comp., § 70-7-45, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 38, § 45.
Legal or equitable defense
NMSA 1978, § 47-8-45 — under Article 8.
NMSA 1978, § 47-8-45