Any matter of defense, under this chapter [44-5-1 to 44-5-14 NMSA 1978], may be specially pleaded, or given in evidence, under the general issue. History: Laws 1856-1857, p. 36; C.L. 1865, ch. 36, § 7; C.L. 1884, § 2296; C.L. 1897, § 3205; Code 1915, § 2513; C.S. 1929, § 58-107; 1941 Comp., § 25-1007; 1953 Comp., § 22-10-7. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The term 'this chapter' was substituted for the term 'this act' by the 1915 Code compilers and refers to ch. 48 of the 1915 Code. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 38 Am. Jur. 2d Gambling §§ 257, 258. 38 C.J.S. Gaming § 63.
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